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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT 
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the;  poor  csiRvg  diary, 


A COMIC  DRAMA  IN  TWO  ACTS, 


BY 


THOMAS  AND  J.  M.  MOETON. 


Correctly  printed  from  the  orompter^s  copy,  with  the  oast  of 
characters,  costumes,  sides  of  entrance  and  exit,  rala- 
tWe  positions  of  the  dramatis  personse,  scene 
and  property  plots,  time  of  represent 
tation^  the  stage  business,  etc. 


PUBLIBMXD  BT 

tOMOOL  PuBUSKIlia  COKVABT, 
PABBOWYXLLB,  OHIO. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT 
OGOLD.O 


6ib  Arthur  Li.ssel. 

Jasper  Plum. 

Stephen  Plum. 

FrS!dsrice  Plum.  ~ 

Toby  Twinkle. 

Harris. 

Martha  Gibbs. 

Lady  LEATHERBRiDas. 
Lady  Valeria. 
Westendlbigh. 

Workmen,  Workwomen,  Guests,  Ladies,  Servants. 

A Lapse  of  Three  Months  between  the  Acts. 


Sir  Arthur  Lassbl. — Black  dress  coat,  light  trousers  aud 
Test.  Second  dreea:  !Qall  costume. 

Jasper  Plum.— Black  coat,  black  breeches,  white  Test, 
black  silk  stockings.  Second  dreae:  Bine  coat  with  steel  buttons, 
black  silk  breeches,  brown  vest,  black  silk  stockings. 

Stephen  Pl  um. — Dark  jacket  and  vest,  corduro/  trousers, 


CAST  OF  CHARACTERS, 


TIME  OP  PLAYING— TWO  HOURS. 


COSTUMES, 


ALL  THAT  QLITTEES  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


white  German  hat,  lace  up  boots  nailed.  Second  dress:  light 
blue  co^t,  white  vest  and  trousers,  white  hat.  Third  dress. 
Black  coat,  white  vest,  black  trousers,  silk  stockings  and 

pumps.  o j 

Frederick.^ — Black  coat,  light  trousers,  white  vest.  Second 
dress:  Black  suit;  travelling  cloak. 

Toby  Twinkle. — Blue  vest,  moleskin  trousers,  apron  and 
sleeves  (brown  Holland),  paper  cap.  Second  dress:  Brown 
coat  and  vest,  large  checkered  trousers,  very  light  and  ^ short, 
white  stockings  and  pumps.  Third  dress:  Handsome  white  liv- 
ery coat,  trousers  and  vest  as  before. 

Harris. — Dark  coat  and  trousers,  paper  hat,  and  an  apron. 

Workmen. — Similar  dresses  to  Harris,  some  in  shirt 
slOeves.  Second  dress:  Clean  modern  holiday  suits. 

Two  Servants. — Handsome  white  liveries,  red  plush 
breechvs. 

Guests. — Black  coats  and  trousers,  white  waistcoats,  etc. 

Lady  Lbatherbridoe.— Light-blue  dress,  bonnet  and 
feathers.  Second  dress:  Pink  silk  dress,  yellow  head  dress. 

Lady  Valeria.— White  dress,  bonnet,  etc.  Second  dress: 
Figured  pink  ball-room  dress. 

Martha.— Siate-colored  dress.  Second  dress:  White  evening 

Workwomen. — Various  dresses,  chintz,  etc. , with  colored 
handkercniefs  on  their  heads. 

Ladies. — Ball  dresses. 


SCENE  PLOT. 

Act  I.— Hall  set  in  3 o.  Backings  in  4 G.  , showing  exteri- 
,or  of  Factory  R.  , and  interior  of  same  l.  Door  r.  u.  e.  Wide 
^ door  L. , in  flat.  Window  R.  , in  flat. 

Act  II.— Fancy  chamber  set  in  3 «>.  Interior  backing  in  4 
G.  Large  folding  doors,  c.  in  flat.  Casement  window  r.  3 E. 
Doors  L.  i E. , L.  2 E.  , L.  3 E.  and  R.  2 b. 


Properties. 

I Bits  of  cotton  for  Stephen  to  have  sticking  to  his 

clothes.  Table  and  rheval  glass  c. , against  flat.  Four  chairs. 
Bells  off  stage,  r.  »’ack  of  cards  for  Toby.  Silver  watch  for 


ALL  TEAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


Stxphbk.  Wtdding  favon  for  Woskpboplb.  Eyeglsstet  fwr 
6m  Abthub  uid  Lady  Lbathkbbbidgb. 

Act  II. — Sofa  down  b.  Easr  chair  b.  c.  Table,  with  book 
and  writing  materials  on  it,  and  arm  chair  down  Im  Chairs  np 
B.  and  L.  Tray,  with  ices,  cake,  etc.,  for  Toby.  Nosegay 
for  Mabtha.  Letter  for  Joseph.  Bouquet  f^ji^  VAiiEBiA. 
Bells  outside.  Book  for  Stephen.  Account  book  for  Mabtha* 
Fan  for  Lady  Leathbbbbidob. 


Observing,  the  player  is  supposed  to  face  the  audience.  By 
means  right;  l,  left;  c,  center;  b.  c.,  right  of  center;  ii.  O.y 
left  of  center;  r.  d.,  right  door;  d.  d.,  left  door;  d.  p.,  door  in 
the  flat  or  scene  running  across  the  back  of  the  stage;  P.  E., 
first  entrance;  s.  e.,  second  entrance;  u.  e.,  upper  entrance; 
P.,  8.,  or  T.  G.,  first,  second  or  third  grooves;  up  stage,  toward 
the  back;  down  stage,  toward  the  footlights. 


STAGE  DIRECTIONS. 


B. 


K.  C. 


C. 


L.C. 


L. 


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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS 
NOT  GOLD. 


ACT  I, 


Scene — Hall  in  Jasper  Plum’s  House  at  Bristol;  wide  entna/nc/e 
dooVf  L.,  in  flat,  showing  a 'portion  of  the  interior  of  the  Factory; 
large  window ^ B.,  in  flaty  showing  exterior  of  Factory y dec,;  en- 
trance, B.  u.  E.,  leadi'ng  to  Jaspeb’s  Apartments;  table  at 
back  and  cheval  glass;  fowr  chairs. 

Jaspsb  Plum,  Harris  and  SsByANTs  discovered, 

Jas,  Well,  Harris,  are  jou  nearly  ready?  Is  everything 
in  a state  of  suitable  spleador? 

Har,  E’es,  Maister  Piuen. 

Jaa,  Harris,  if  you  could  contrive  to  drop  “E’es,  Maister 
Plum,”  and  pick  up  “Yes,  Mister  Plum,”  you  would  very 
much  oblige  Mr.  Plum. 

Har,  E’es  Maister  Plum. 

Jas.  *Thank  you,  Harris.  Now  begone  all  of  you,  and 
mind  you  receive  Lady  Leatherbridge  with  all  the  elegant 
ceremonial  I’ve  been  trying  to  instill  into  your  thick  Somer- 
setshire heads  for  the  last  seven  weeks — Silence,  above  ail 
things. 

All.  E’es  Maister  Plum. 

Exeunt  Servants  and  Harris,  r.  u.  e.,  Work- 
people, L,  E.,  in  flat. 

Jas.  At  length  the  great,  the  happy  day  is  arrived;  this 
very  morning  my  boy  Frederick  VVilliam  becomes  the  hus- 
band of  Lady  Valerie  Westendleigh,  the  real  daughter,  of  a 
real  Earll  without  a penny,  to  be  sure,  but  with  the  reve»> 
eion  of  a title  to  her  children,  so  that  I.  Jasner  Plum,  the 


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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


head  of  the  house  of  Pin tu,  atu  probably  destined  to  be  thr 
grandfather  of  a peer  e£  the  realoi!  Waat  a glorious  wind* 
up  to  forty  years^  cottoa  spiaaing. — past  ten  I declare,  and 
Williasi  not  returned!  and  that  precious  brothoy 
of  his,  [^phen,  the  eldest  born  of  the  house  of  Plain — I’H  ^ 
bound  the  idle  dog’s  hard  at  work  still. 

^ephen.  {withov^  L.).  That’ll  do,  lads — ^thaPil  dpi 
«/o«.  Here^  he  comes. 

Enter  Stephen,  l.  n.jfiat,  in  his  working  dresi,  patches  ef  row 
cotton  sticking  to  his  elotheSf  hair^  &c.;  |Ae  turns  B.,  and  speaks 
off, 

Ste.  No  more  work  to-day — a holiday  and  a crown  a head 
to  drink  happiness  to  the  bride  and  bridegroom — health  ^ 
Jasper  Plum,  and  long  life  to  the  cotton  mill. 

[Workmen  shout  “Hurrah!”  behind, 
Jos.  Now,  there’s  a nice  lojking  young  man  for  a wedding 
party! 

(li).  Ah,  dad — how  are  you,  dad? 

Jos,  (b.).  Not  dressed  yet?  what  are  you  thinking  of,  you 
idle  dog? 

Ste,  Idle!  excuse  me,  dad,  1 was  at  work  afore  daylight. 

Jas,  Work!  daylight!  what  ha ve  you  to  do  rwilh  daylight 
such  a day  as  this?  Don’t  you  know  that  Lady  Leather bri<^e, 
and  her  niece,  Lady  Yaleiia,  will  be  here  presently?  Gro  to 
that  glass,  sir,  ga^^e  upon  that  coat,  waistcoat  and  trousers, 
including  boots  and  sparrow  bills,  and  then  tell  me,  is  thj|t 
figure  Stepheu  Piu  a:  or  a common  cotton  spinner  out  of  the 
hundreds  in  h*s  employ? 

Jas.  Well,  and  what’s  Stephen  Plum,  after  all’s  said  end 
done,  bui  a common  sp.nner,  too?  a common  spinner  growed 
ricU,  liice  his  lather  bafore  him?  Wasn’t  his  father,  blesa 
the  old  face  of  him,  wasn’t /le  a common  spinner, tooT — no, 
he  wasn’t  Jasper  Plum  was  no  common  spinner — he  was  one 
inathonsani,  he  wasl  L>ri,  Lo^,  didn’t  he  use  to  make 
the  bobbins  fly,  and  didn’t  he  card  and  co  nb  till  his  face 
was  as  shiny  red  as  a bran  new  penny  bit!  {sighing)  Aul 
dad,  you  was  something  like  a man  tuen,  you  wasl 
Jas,  {smiling  conceitedly)  Well  1 believe  [ was  rather  a good 
iaod — but  those  mechanical  times  are  gone — we  are  now 
l^en>lemen ! 

^ Speak  tor  yourself,  dad — Tm  no  gentleman^  i wae. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


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«Bd  ami,  and  always  iliatt  l5«,  d gotten  4pinni^— Bow  doB^t  be 
'^Brea8ona^e,  dadl  haven’t  yon  made  brother  Freddy  h gen- 
deman?  Surety,  one. gentleman  in  a fdmiiy’s  quite  enough. 

Jas.  Yes,  Frederick  William’s  a pretty  felloW — a very 
pretty  felloW. 

Ste,  Freddy’s  been  wound  on  h different  bqbbin  to  me — 
Freddy’s  been  to  Oxford  College,  and  larnt  hij^end  of  lam- 
ing— and  Freddy’s  been  to  Lunnon,  and  seen  no  end  ^of  Lun- 
non  life. 

jo8.  And  if  you  hadnH  preferred  living  like  a bear,  you 
might  have  accompanied  him,  aad  seen  how  ail  the  mothers, 
who  had  daughters  to  marry,  tried  to  get  him  to  marry  their 
daughters;  even  the  head  of  the  illustrious  house  of  Leather- 
bridge  graciously  condescended  to  accept  his  proposals  for 
her  niece^  Lady  Valeria  Westendleigh;  the  whole  affair  was 
moved,  debated,  and  carried  in  a week;  only  it  was  arranged 
that  the  wedding  should  take  place  here  at  Bristol  during  the 
family’s  visit  to  CUtton,  to  avoid  what  we  call  eclat/  Eclat 
sirl  IDignified. 

Ste,  Well,  I don’t  wonder  at  Freddy;  Freddy’s  a hand- 
some chap,  and  a thorough  good  fellow;  and  Jasper  Plum’s 
the  warmesL  man  in  our  parts,  and  can  put  100,000  yellow 
boys  imo  Fready’s  breeches  pocket. 

Jas.  Yellow  boysl  breeches  pocketl  Stephen  Plum,  I 
hope  you  don’t  mean  to  discharge  such  fearful  expressions 
in  the  hearing  of  Lady  Leatherbridge  . 

Ste.  Bless  you,  no;  before  them  female  nobs  my  gram- 
mar’ll be  as  right  as  a trivet. 

Jos,  Female  nobs! — right  a^  a trivetl  Stephen,  Stephen, 
the  sad  truth  is,  you’ve  got  no  elevation  of  soul  I look  at  your 
associates— that  familiar,  illiterate  fellow,  Toby  Twinkle,  in 
particular. 

Ste.  Don’t  abuse  Toby,  dad;  why,  he’s  the  life  and  soul  of 
the  mill — we  should  all  go  to  sleep  it  it  wasn’t  for  Toby  Twin- 
kle; besides,  he’d  lay  down  his  life  a dozen  times  over,  to 
serve  me,  I know  he  would. 

Jas.  That’s  very  attentive  of  Mr.  Twinkle,  very;  but 
though  you  may  be  very  great  cronies  »»  the  mill,  you  might 
drop  his  acquaintance  out  of  it. 

What,  cut  Toby  T winkle j why  the  poor  fellow  would 
break  14s  heartl  No,  no,  my  friendship  is  no  respecter  of 
pldces— in  the  mill  and  out  of  it — alone  or  afore  company  I’ll 
take  Toby  by  the  hand,  for  I love  him,  dad,  almost  as  much 
us  I love  my  own  brother. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


Ja«.  Ah,  Stephen  Plum,  jonMl  lire  and  die  in  cotton. 

I hope  so;  I mean  to  etick  to  cotton  so  long  aa  cot* 
tou  aucks  to  me. 

Joa.  {taking  cotton  off  hi*  coat ).  Cotton  aticka  to  jon  too  much, 
Stephen  Pium — 

1 wUb  you’d  stick  to  cotton,  dad!  and  get  rid^  of  all 
these  fine  new  silk  and  satin  notions  of  yours.  The  idea  of 
your  idling  away  your  time,  studying  parlez  vou  Fransyl  and 
then  getting  t a at  wnac:kin^g  looking-glass,  where  I seed  you 


’cause  Toby  an  catched  you  at  it  t’other  morning — how  wO 
did  laugh,  surely — ho — do — hoi 

Jew.  What  you  are  pleased  to  call  great  ugly  faces,  sir, 
were  postures  and  smiles  to  receive  my  guests,  and  look  at 
'he  result! — behold  the  transmogrified  Jasper  Plum! — pass- 
ed into  the  state  of  butterfly  out  of  the  s;ate  of  grub! 

Ste,  A butterfly,  you/  1 say,  dad,  don’t  you  feel  a little 
stiffish  about  the  wings/ — Ho — ho — butterfly  and  grab! — Lord 
love  you,  if  it  pleases  the  old  heart  of  you,  you  can  turn  and 
be  A butterjiy  **born  in  a bower but  I mean  to  grub  on  as 
heaven  made  me.  {suddenly  serious)  Look  you,  dad,  winter  and 
summer,  in  work  and  out  of  work,  I can  manage  to  keep  500 
cotton  spinners — families  and  all,  a matter  oc  z,000  poor  crea- 
tures— and  every  man,  woman,  and  child  among  ’em  has  help- 
ed to  make  us  rich;  for  my  part  1 can’t  lift  a bit  to  my  mouth, 
but  1 ask  mys.df  if  any  of  theirs  be  e apty.  No,  no,  I mast 
live  and  die  among  ’em;  but  what  need  to  tell  you  so? — don’t 
they  love  you,  and  you  love  them  is  dear,  as  dear  can  be? — ! 
bless  your  old  heart,  I know  you  do.  [ Wipes  hU  eyes, 

Jos.  {aside  and  affected)  The  monster  isn’t  quite  a monster 
all  over. 

Fred,  {without^  R.  u.  £.)  Bring  everything  into  the  hall. 

Jos,  Here’s  Frederick  William. 


Fred,  (c.).  Ah,  father,  good  morningl  Another  to  you, 
Stephen!  [Shaking  hands  heartily, 

(L.).  Well,  and  another  to  you,  Freddy. 

Jos,  (r.  ).  Frederick  William,  where  home  you  been.  Ahl 
I see— presents  for  your  lovely  bride. 

Fred,  (c.)  Just  received  by  the  express  train — a rather 
costly  collection! 

Jos.  (&.).  Quite  right!  let  the  cost  and  the  taste  be  worthy 
^f  the  P^msl 


making  great  faces  at  yourself;  don’t  say  you  didn’t. 


Elder  Frederick,  r.  u.  b. 


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ALL  TAAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOl  GOLD. 


Ste,  To  be  enre.  I eej,  Freddj,  talking  of  the  taste  of 
tbe  Plums,  I hope  there’s  a j^olly  plum-cake  for  the  joung  la- 

dj* 

Jaa*  Silence,  jou  sensualist! 

Fred,  You  mar  depend  on  the  quality,  father,  every- 
thing was  selected  by  ujy  friend.  Sir  Arthur  Lassell,  whose 
exquisite  gotU  is  proverbial. 

Jos.  (b.).  His  friendship,  my  dear  boy,  does  you  honor. 

Fred.  (c.).  To  him  1 owe  my  success  in  London  last  winter 
— in  short  1 am  under  inbnite  obligations  to  my  friend 
Arthur. 

Ste.  (l. ).  E’es,  I’m  told  your /nend  Arthur  helped  you  to 
get  rid  of  £1,2^0  in  a couple  of  monthsl  1 call  that  doing 
the  tidy,  dad! 

Jew.  Domg  the  tidy! — doing  the  noble,  sir.  Of  course  Sir 
Arthur  will  be  here  to  add  lustre  to  your  wedding)^ 

Fred.  He  tells  me  1 may  certainly  depend  on  him. 

Enter  Harris,  b.  u.  e. 

Har.  Here  be  Maister  Totherside,  the  lawyer,  from  Lun- 
nou,  says  oe  wants  to  see  Maister  Plum  partickler. 

Jos.  iiring  him  to  my  study,  you  Hottentot! 

[Exit  Harris,  k. 

Her  ladyship’s  attorney!  When  I touch  the  bell,  come  to  us 
Frederick  William,  to  put  the  last  stroke  of  the  pen  to  the 
jointure;  meanwhile,  do  endeavor  to  give  that  unfortunate 
urotiier  of  yours  some  idea  ho^  you  behave  comme  it  favd  be- 
fore the  ladies — {solemnly  to  Stephen)  Comme  il  fautf  sir! 

[Ezitf  B.  u.  E. 

Ste.  Well,  Freddy,  and  so  I’m  going  to  see  your  high- 
born lady  at  last,  eh?  i)o  you  know  1 feel  in  a bit  of  a twit- 
teration? 

Fred.  (b.).  There  is  no  need  for  it,  Stephen — Valeria  is  as 
amiable  as  she  is  beautiful.  I may  well  be  vain  of  her  par- 
tiality— I,  who  have  nothing  but  fortune  to  offer  her. 

Ste.  Then  I should  say  you  are  well  matched,  for  I’m  told 
she  have  got  nothing  but  title  to  offer  you! 

Fred.  But  think  how  title  helps  fortune  to  move  on  in  life! 

Ste.  No  doubt  on’t;  but  it  do  seem  to  me  that  without 
fortune,  title  can’t  move  on  at  all. 

Fred.  But  title  commands  fortune,  by  extending  connec- 
tion; for  instance,  my  friend  Sir  Arthur,  has  already  hinted 


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ALL  THAT  OLJTTEBS  IS  NOT  OOLH 


At  the  poisibilltj  of  taj  obtai&ing  oomo  diplomatic  appoiat* 


mg,. 


n poui^-rl  .Qjirn 


tnpr  a ho  po 


llo^  in  -OrI  Bir|la^  jliloro 


give  xbe  a cottage  and  a san( 
ail  the  foreign  courts  in  the  worlds 

Fred*  ^Ha,  hal  now,  my  dear  Stephen,  you  nauOt  ^ in- 
fluenced hy  the  gceat  ch^i^e  in  oiir  family  posltioh;  you 
will,  I’m  sure,  forsake  these  nabits  of  life— lea^  e oh:  person- 
^1  labor — receive  company — see  the  world — and  sonie  or 

Other  who  knows  hut  you  may  marry  as  adv^ahtagebusly  ^ I? 

Ste,  M^ho? — mel — ^ypu  he  joking. 

Fred,  Far  from  it.  Think  of  a wife  with  a title  and  a 
CO^t  of  Wflas 

Ste.  Weil,  if  you  tcill  have  me  talk  serious,  I must  tell 
you  Freddy,  I want  no  tiile  with  & wife  but  the  tili'e  of  a 
fouid  and  faithful  woman;  and  to  get  such  a one,  I cOuld 
manage  to  do  without  a coat  of  arms — ^or  without  arms  to 
my  coat  /or  the  matter  of  that. 

FrM,  By -the- bye,  Stephen,  I hope  the  whispers  I hear 
among  the  factory  people  9x0  untrue. 

Ste,  What  d’ye  mean?  What  whispers? 

FVed,  That  there  is  a certain  black-eyed  girl  amongst  them 
— and  that  you  spoil  many  a reel  of  cotton  by  looking  at  her 
eyes  instead  of  your  bobbins.  > 

Ste,  What  need  of  whispering  that?  Martha  Gibbs  is  the 
sort  of  girl  any  man  might  look  at. 

Ired,  I’ve  noticed  her — a clever,  handsome  young  crea- 
ture, evidently  full  of  savoir  J'aire  and  a perfect  knowledge  of 
the  game. 

Ste.  Full  of  what,  brother?  She’s  a perfect  knowledge  of 
the  game  of  cotton-spinning;  and  whatever  that  outlandish 
word  Uiay  mean,  let  me  tell  you  she’s  full  of  just  that  kind 
of'  stufE,  that  every  man  loves  in  his  own  sister,  and  honors 
in  his  own  mother. 

Fred.  Serious,  I declarel  serious  faith  in  the  virtue  of  a 
factory  giril 

Ste.  Yes,  brother,  serious  faith  in  the  virtue  of  a factory 
girl.  They  may  talk  about  dhcoveiing  thie,  and  discovering, 
that — but  take  my  word  for  it.  we  ain’t  made  no  discovery 
y^t  Ifike  fihding  tnat  p overty  and  virtue  Can  walk  to  their 
bumble >%riVe  haud-in^haud  together.  Such ‘a  girl  is  ,Mar» 
tha  Gibbs— oh!  I’ve  had  proof  cerlain  of  that. 

Fred.  Whkt? 


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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  18  NOT  GOLD. 

Ste,  That’s  a secret,  Freddy,  {looking  around)  But  if  I tell 
It  Irill.'  foitt  heap  it  like  hraor  l>rigiht? 

you  my  o«^a. 

St€.  Then  listen.  For  some  time  |^one — ^monthe  now — 
Mi^tha  Gibbs  l^u  someho,ir  run  a good  deal  in  mr  head,  but 
hlWi  tbok ildyw  1i!o  let'  it  dU^  Well,  Martha’s  an 

orphan,  poor  thing,  and  ain’t  got  one  friend  in  all  Bristel; 
BO  dad  i^re  Martha  a rooih  in  the  mill  to  live  in— just  like 
dad,  that  was — well,  going  mj  I'bunds' at  night,  to  see  lights 
out  and  ail  snug  in  the  mill,  I used  to  see  a candle  liight 
af^r  night  in  Martha’s  room  long  after  regulation  hours; 
this  surprised  me,  this  did — so  at  last  I thought  of  getting 
a-top  of  the  opposite  wing  of  the  mill,  just  above  her  win- 
dow. Well,  up  I get — in  I look — and  there  I see — {Umd) 
what  d’ye  think? 

, Fred,  Mow  should  I know? 

SU,  There  I see  her  hard  at  work  at — {loud)  what  d’ye 
think? 

Fred,  How  should  I know? 

Ste,  Hard  at  work,  writing  in  a book  afore  her — present- 
ly Up  she  gets — puts  her  scribbling  things  away  in  her  bol- 
locks it — slips  behind  her  curtain,  and  then — {puffs)  all  darkl 
I^ext  night,  the  same — next  night,  next  night,  and  every 
night,  ditto,  ditto,  ditto — 

Fred,  Very  strange — perhaps  correspondence  with  a lover. 

Ste,  The  very  thing  i feared — I couldn’t  eat,  drink  or 
sleep  for  it — I couldn’t  live  without  knowing  the  truth;  so 
yesterday,  yhiie  she  was  at  workintne  mill,  I opened  her 
door  With  iny  ring  key — her  book  was  On  the  table — I opened 
it  and  there  I read — {loud)  what  d’ye  think? 

Fred,  How  should  I know? 

[Confused  noise  of  voices  outsidet  L. 

Ste,  Hush!  I hear  her — I know  her  voice  with  in  a mile — 
I’ll  tell  you  all  by  and  by [Bell  ringSf  B. 

Fred,  My  father’s  bell— I must  leave  you.  Pray  lose  no 
time,  my  dear  Stephen — and  for  mv  sake  throw  a little  more 
care  into  ^opr  dress  to-day;  I wish  to  present  you  to  my 
bride,  as  much  a gbntleiuan  in  aspect  as  yOu  are  in  heart  and 
■eul. 

B.  U.  E. — noise  of  v^ces  again, 

Ste,  Martha’s  voice  ag^  and  Toby’s  too — ana  b^h  fling* 
iag  aioAg  this  kaj)  Why,  what’s  the  Matter? 


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ALL  THAT  OLITTEtiS  iS  NOT  GOLD, 


Enter  Mabthjl,  l.  D.  f,,  hurriedly y followed  by  Toby,  who 

entere  with  his  back  to  the  avddencef  sparring  and  hitting  otU  vio- 
lently with  both  hands, 

'loby.  (b.).  Come  onl  one  at  a time,  or  all  at  once — it’s  the 
■ame  to  me— ugh!  cowards! 

Ste.  (r.)  Why,  Martha,  what’s  the  meaning  of  all  this? 

Mar.  (0.,  walking  to  and  fro),  I can’t  speak — I refer  you  to 
Mr.  Twinide,  sir.  [Retires  up,  c. 

Toby,  {turning  and  showing  his  nose  bloody).  And  Mr.  Twin- 
kle refers  you  to  bis  nose,  sir. 

Ste.  {crosses  to  Toby).  1 heard  angry  words — something  un- 
pleasant has  happened  in  the  mill? 

Toby.  Yes,  1 got  my  nose  broken  in  the  mill. 

[Sparring  again. 

Mar,  {coming  down,  R.).  To  he  insulted  like*  this!  I could 
ery — but  I won’t.  Oh,  I wish  1 was  a man! 

[Crossses  to,  c. 

Toby.  So  do  I — if  it  was  only  for  fire  minutes — just  for 
the.  sake  of  seeing  you  give  them  one  for  iheir  nobs  ail 
around. 

SU,  (r.).  Insulted!  You  Martha? 

Mar.  (c.,  suddenly).  Mr.  Stephen  Plum,  I’d  be  obliged  to 
you  if  you’d  pay  me  my  wages  and  let  me  leave  the  factory 
this  very  day — {as  if  relieved)  there! 

Toby,  (l.,  imitating).  There. 

Ste.  (r.).  Leave  the  factory?  you,  Martha?  No,  no. 

Mar.  (c.).  You  can’t  su  p me — you  have  no  claim  on  me. 

Ste.  No  claim,  MartUa,  out  the  claim  of  wishing  to  be  a 
friend  to  you — that’s  all,  Martha.  Have  you  any  thing  to 
complain  of  against  me? 

Mar,  No,  indeed  no;  you  have  been  a kind  master — but 
that  makes  no  difference.  I want  to  go  away — I will  go 
away,  sir. 

Ste.  But  why? — why,  Martha?  What  have  they  done  to 
you,  and  who  has  done  it? 

Mar.  Nobody  has  done  it— everybody  has  done  it — except 
Toby.  [Taking  Toby’s  hand  kindly. 

Toby.  You  hear? — “except  Toby.’’  You’ll  be  good  enough 
to  bear  that  important  fact  in  mind— “except  Toby.” 

Ste.  Nobody,  everybody!  What  do  you  mean?  Now  do 
tell  me,  there’s  a dear — I mean  there’s  a good  girl— if  you’ve 
got  the  smallest  bit  of  regard  for  me. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


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Jfor.  Bat  I Kam*t  th«  smallest  bit  of  regard  for  jou,  and 
se  I tpld  them  all— slida’t  I,  Tobj? 

lohy.  That  /on  eertainlj  did.  (to  Stbphbk)  1*11  do  her 
jostioe  to  say  she  emphatically  told  them  all,  indiTidually  and 
collectiyely,  that  she  didn’t  care  that  about  yon« 

[Snapping  hi*  fingertt 

SU,  Yon  will  drire  me  eryzy  between  you  presently.  lt*s 
clear,  Martha,  you’re  been  insnlted  in  the  factory— only  let 
me  get  in  among  ’emi 

Toby,  Oh,  I 're  been  in  among ’em  already.  I didn’t  stop 
to  connt  how  many  1 had  killed,  because  when  1 got  this 
crack  on  my  nose,  it  suddenly  occurred  to  me  that  I’d  had 
enough  of  it! 

[Stephen  vndieaies  that  he  will  punish  them. 

Mar,  Besides,  sir,  that  would  only  make ’em  worse.  No, 
No,  if  you  must  know,  you  shall  hear  it  ail  from  me — at  least 
ni  try  and  tell  you.  Vfeii  faen,  ever  since  this  marriage  of 
Mr.  Frederick’s  has  been  ^l^ked  ^«bout,  there’s  been  a dead 
set  made  at  me.  *‘Oh,  o#!”  ^ys  one;  **Mr.  Frederick’s  go- 
ing to  be  manried,  ets?— ^‘So’s  Mr.  Stephen  too,”  says  an- 
other; ”and  then  what  will  become  o#  somebodp  not  far  off, 
thjit’B  been  fool  enough  to  listen  to  him?”  says  a third — and 
then  they  all  look  at  me,  and  look  in  such  a way — don’t  they, 
Toby? 

Toby,  Yes — this  sort  of  thing,  {loearing)  There’s  old  Sarah 
White  in  particular.  Sarah’s  only  got  one  eye,  and  that 
squints — so  you  may  imagine  the  peculiar  expression  that 
Sarah  throws  into  that  one  eye! 

Jlfor.  1 couldn’t  bear  it.  “What  do  you  mean?”  I said — 
“What’s  Mr.  Stephen  to  me?  I don’t  care  for  Mr.  Stephen” 
1 don’t  care  for  you,  Mr.  Stephen,  do  I? — “and  Mr.  Stephen 
don’t  care  for  me.”  You  dun’ t do  you? 

Stc,  {bothered).  Why 

Mar,  To  be  sure,  nuw  and  then,  when  I’ve  been  dresse  d in 
my  best,  you’ve  told  me  I was  a smart  girl,  or  something  of 
that  sort,  jtbt  in  your  good  temperud  way;  but  as  for  thinking 
twice  of  a poor  girl  like  me — ^you  don’t,  do  you?  {hud)  Why 
don’t  you  say  no? 

Ste,  {bothered).  Why,  Martha 

Mar,  I see  yfu  don’t,  and  I told  ’em  so— didn’t  I Toby? 

Toby,  Yoodm* 

Mar,  And  then  they  were  cruel  enough  to  4my  I was  noth- 
ing but— I can’t  I won’t  tell  yon  that. 


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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 

SU,  ifnHoisg),  t kaow^  what  thejr  said—thejr  «aid— 

Mar,  {^topping  him).  You  do  not  know  what  thej  laid  bo- 
tcause — j&v.  ‘eonldnH  ro4>«»t  it. 

Ste.  The  foui^moaihed  viiiiana! 

Toby,  Cold  blooded  ruffians — old  Sarah  White  in  par  tic* 
■ular. 

Mar,  1 shall  leave  the  mill  with  a fall  heart — a verj  full 
•heart.  I thank  you  for  all  ypur  goodness,  to  me,  Mr.  Ste- 
,phen — but  it’s  my  dtUy  to  go,  ani  go  I will. 

SU.  No,  don’t  say  so,  Martha.  Co  you  think  I’ll  let  you 

fo— a firsUrate  spinner  like  you?  Besides  don’t  I know? 

aven’t  1 read 

Mar.  Readl  what  have  you  read? 

Ste.  Why — I've  read — ^your  character,  to  be  sure;  that’s 
all,  Martha.  And  now,  at  any  rate,  say  you’ll  stop  at  the 
mill  till  to-morrow. 

J/ar,  Well,  I’m  sure  I wouldn’t,  if  I could  help  it,  disturb 
a happy  da/ li^e  this;  besides,  I long  to  see  the  Lady  V al- 
eria,  whom  I once  knew  so  well,  and  haven’t  met  for  so 

long. 

Ste.  You  knowed  her  ladyship.  Lady  Valeria? 

Mar.  We  once  lived  and  loved  like  sisters;  my  poor  fath- 
er was  one  of  ihe  lace  Eari’s  gamekeepers 

Toby.  A gamekeeper?  Co  you  know  I never  see  a game- 
keeper  with  his  gun  and  his  doubled-barreled  dog,  that  I 
Mon’t  envy  him? 

Mar.  He  died  by  the  shot  of  a poacher — 

Toby.  Oh,  that  alters  the  case  materially.  [Retires  up,  1j, 
Mar.  Lady  VVestendleigh  took  my  mother  and  me  to  the 
liall,  fed,  clothed,  educated  me,  and  made  me  Lady  Val- 
eria’s playfellow — Oh,  that  I coaid  live  or  die  to  show  my 
love  and  gratitude  for  that  woman!  but  she  died  young — my 
poor  mother  soon  followed  her — the  Earl  took  his  daughter 
to  London,  and  I went  out  to  factory  work — {bell  rings,  b.) 
—your  father’s  belli  good  day  Mr.  ytephen. 

Ste.  Grood  day,  Martha.  I ^say,  Martha,  we  may  as  well 
shake  hands,  no  great  harm  in.;tiiat — {tikes  her  hand) — that’s  as 
it  lihould  be.  Don’t  forget — no  going  away  Martha — what 
should  I do  without  you? — I mean,  what  would,  you  do  with- 
out me? — no,  I mean  waat  should  we  dj  withrut.  each,  other? 
— no,  no — I don’t  know  what  I mean— but  I shgdl,  know,  afore 
to-morrow,  and  so  shall  you.  Good-bye,  Martha — why,  I 
don’t  believe  we  shook  hands,  after  all. 


ALL  TAAT  OLlTFEitS  iS  HOt  GOLD.  IS 

i S<Ak*t  think  W«  didt 

SU^  I*i!a  ^iire  we  didnU  ifihakmg  her  hand  again)  There, 
Grod  bless  theel 

'She  walks  slowly  to  L.  S.,  turns;  their  eyes  •meet^  and  she  exits  rap- 
idlyt  L.  B. 

Lord,  Lord,  how  I do  love  that  girll — and  now  Tobj,  tell  me, 
have  you  done  as  I told  you — have  you  watched  her  narrow- 
ly? Do  you  think  Martha  cares  for  me? 

Toby.  (r.).  Well,  the  result  of  my  observation  hitherto  in- 
duces me  to  assert,  without  the  fear  of  contradiction,  that 
I haven’t  come  to  any  decided  opinion  upon  the  subject 
whatever. 

■Ste.  (l.).  You  don’t  think — she — loves  another? 

Toby.  I’m  sure  she  don’t,  except  me;  and  of  course,  no 
woman  can  see  so  useful  and  ornamental  an  article  as  a nose 
iisdgured  in  her  defense,  as  mine  has  been,  without  feel- 
ing an  intense  interest  in  the  man  whose  property  that  nose 
is. 

Ste.  Pshaw! — I’d  give — I don’t  know  what,  to  know  if 
Martha  cares  for  me — 

Toby,  {suddenly).  Then  I’ll  tell  yon.  and  not  only  that,  but 
ni  tell  you  if  you’ll  be  married — when  vou’ll  be  married — 
you’ll  be  married— how  many  children  you’ll  have — 
how  many  boys,  ho  V many  girls — in  short,  all  ab  >ut  you  for 
as  many  years  to  come  as  you  think  proper  to  mention. 

Sie.  Hal  ha!  I forgot,  Toby,  that  you  call  yourself  a bit 
of  a conjuror. 

Toby.  You  may  laugh,  Mr.  Stephen,  but  I have  an  inward 
conviction  that  in  taking  to  cotton  spinning  I mistook  my 
cading,  and  that  I was  born  to  be  a necromancer. 

Ste.  Ah,  just  because  you  went  and  see’d  some  conjuring 
chap  at  the  playhouse  six  months  ago — 

Toby.  Conjuring  chap!  don’t  speak  in  that  disrespect- 
ful way  of  the  wizard  Jacobs,  if  you  love  me!  Ah,  that  Ja- 
cobs! I doat  upon  that  Jacobsl  the  style  in  which  he  smash- 
ed people’s  watches,  and  changed  silver  pencil-cases  into 
guinea-pigs!  and  then  to  see  him  lay  eggs! — I shall  never 
£ <rget  his  laying  eggs!  I could  think  of  nothing  else — it 
[Uito  haunted  me — in  short,  I did  nothing  but  lay  eggs  all 
light  long  for  weeks  and  weeks  together —from  tuat  moment 
i fancied  myself  a wizard — 

Ste.  Ha!  ha!  and  y^’re  really  silly  enough  to  fancy  that 
y^u  can  foretell — ^ 


JC 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


Toby.  Anjtbing  and  everjthiBg;  conseqaently,  when  aojr- 
bodj  wishea  lo  know  anjthing,  I say  to  him,  as  1 do  to  you. 
Aakea  card!  — ' IP  resenting  pack. 

Ste.  Pshawl  mj  mind’s  made  up,  I can’t  live  without 
Martha;  and  here  comM  dad;  so  I’ll  strike  while  the  iron’s 
hut!  [^Rdires  i.. 

Enter  Jaspbk,  k.  tj.  e. 

Jos.  (b.)  All’s  done — the  papers  are  signed — the  factory 
loiks  are  perfect  in  their  pans  out  of  doors— the  servants 
hre  perfect  in  their  parts  in  doors — i flatter  myself  the  Plums 
will  come  out  rather  strong  to  meet  the  Leather  bridges  — 
{seeing  i OBY) —Holloa!  and  pray,  sir  what  do  you  want  here? 

Toby,  (l.)  Do  you  particnlariy  wish  to  know? 

Jos.  I do. 

Toby.  Then  take  a card. 

Presents  pack — Jaspeb  drives  him  to  L.,  he  goes  ovJt^  L.  E.  in 

fiat. 

Ste.  {coming  down,  d. — aside)  Now  for  it — (plaintively)— Dudl 

Jos.  (B.)  You  still  here,  and  not  dressed  yet!  Stephen, 
Stephen,  is  it  your  wish  to  drive  me  crazy? 

Ste.  I’ll  do  that  or  anything  else  to  make  myself  agree- 
able to  dad,  because  I want  dad  to  make  himseif  agreeable  to 
t»e;  I want  to  tell  dad  a secret — I’m  in  love  — 

Jas.  In  what? 

Ste.  In  love!  and  1 don’t  mind  to  tell  you  awther  secret — 
it’s  with  a woman! 

Jas.  In  love  with  a woman! 

Ste.  Yes,  and  now  you’re  in  for  it.  I’ll  tell  you  a third 
secret- 1 want  to  marry  her  off-hand  directly. 

Jas.  The  boy’s  mad! — his  brother’s  marriage  has  got  into 
his  head  and  turned  it! — you  m trry?  and  marry  a woman,  too? 
— what  next,  1 wonder? 

Ste,  Don’t  be  angry,  dad,  I only  want  a wife  of  my  own, 
like  my  father  before  me;  so  you’d  very  much  oblige  me  if 
you’d  just  name  the  time  and  keep  it. 

Jas.  (b.)  Indeed!  before  I name  the  time,  sir,  perhaps 
you’ll  condescend  to  name  tho  woman. 

Sle.  (...)  Ahl  now  comes  the  squeedgel  Isay,  dad,  you 
iee  that  hook  atop  of  the  ceiling — that’s  just  where  you’ll 
jump  to,  when  you  uear  who  ’t^«  Well,  then,  the  woman 


UjL  that  glitters  is  not  gold. 


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lot«,  ft«d  want  to  autfrj  it — Martha  Gibba.  Now,  don*t 

Jump!  [Holding  Jasfbb  down, 

Ja».  Martha  Gibba — ^ha,  ha,  ha,~come,  I like  this — there’s 
<aome  character  about  such  damnable  audaeity — it  tickles  one 
to  have  one’s  hair  stand  on  end!  — Degenerate  offspring,  do 
jou  want  to  be  the  death  of  the  house  of  Plum? 

Ste.  Quite  t’other  thing,  dad;  I shouldn’t  wonder  if  I 
put  a deal  of  new  life  into  the  house  of  Plum. 

Jos,  And  do  you  think  I’ll  erer  sanction!  such  an  alliance 
ior  a son  of  mine?  Nerer,  nererl  The  voice  of  all  your 
ancestors  exclaims,  Neverl  neverl 

Ste.  Then  I wish  my  ancestors  would  just  speak  when 
they’re  spoke  to. 

Jos.  Beflect,  rash  youth,  what  was  this  creature,  Martha? 
a beggar  asking  charity. 

Ste,  No,  she  asked  for  wages,  and  paid  you  with  hard 
work. 

Jos.  And  who  was  she?  I ask  for  her  ancestry;  she 
never  had  any;  1 ask  for  her  parents;  I don’t  believe  she 
ever  had  any. 

Ste,  Never  had  a father  and  mother?  Then  warn’t  she  a 
clever  girl  to  manage  to  do  without? — ho,  ho,  ho! 

Jos,  Reflect  like  a man,  sir,  and  don’t  laugh  like  a horse. 
I’ll  turn  that  intriguing  hussy,  Martha  Gibbs,  out  of  the 
house  this  very  day. 

Ste.  {agitated).  Stop,  dad,  you  don't — you  can't  mean  that? 

Jos.  1 do  mean  that,  and  I’ll  do  it. 

Ste.  {sorrowfully).  No,  you  won’t;  you  may  save  yourself  the 
trouble  wow,  and  the  pain  afterwards.  Martha  has  given  no- 
tice, she  means  to  quit  the  factory  to-morrow  morning. 

Jos.  A pleasant  journey  to  her! 

Ste,  {assuming  a tone  of  determination),  I.hope  so,  ’cause  I go 
along  with  her. 

Ja$.  What  did  you  say,  sir? 

Ste.  1 go  along  with  her. 

Jos.  You,  Stephen — go  and  leave — Oh,  Stephenl  [Affected. 

Ste.  Perhaps  it  s best  it  should  be  so;  long’s  the  day  i’ve 
seen  my  father  and  brother  are  ashamed  of  me. 

Jos,  Stephen  Plum! 

Ste.  And  you’d  have  me  marry  a fine  lady  who’d  be  asham- 
ed of  me,  too;  but  I won’t— so  if  you  won’t  have  us  near  you, 
why  Martha  and  I must  love  you  far  away,  and  so  shall  ‘our 
-chiidren — ^far  away  — 


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MJh  imAT  mtmm  nof 


J<ts,  ^ected).  Will,  ra  si« ^ re* 

fleet.  >y 

iSU.  Thai’a  but  £jtir;  I’U.g^ie  uf  ^iime. 

Jas,  {aside),  Th«.t’s  a eomfpr^ 

SU.  {hoJciu>g  at  watch).  I’ll  give  jpu  flve-aAd -twenty  luiuojtes. 
Jos.  Eh/ 

Ste.  Well,  I jdoa’t  miu4  pae^ing  it  ^aJf  an  A^onr;  no?r 
mind,  in  thirty  minutes  i’ll  return  ,^or  your  yes  or  ;no.  If 
it’s  **No,”  1 must  pacic  up  my  cajrpet  bag,  ’cause  I C|an’t  go 
into  tae  wid^  worJUl  vitU  >u,t  a c lan^eof  linen — 

Jas.  I shall  run  districted  {shotds  v^thout,  B.  .u»  E.)  Ah, 
those  snouts;  ineir  la  lysui  ps  at  ias.^1  Stephen  !^ium, 

if  you’ve  any  lingering  love  for  your  half  expiring  father, 
mind  your  manners;  s ly  as  ivftlp  as  possible;  and  aboye  all, 
go  and  put  on  your  ne«r  clothes:  don’t  let  the  J^adies  see  you 
in  audrtr-ss.  ..  [Jium  out jcdf  b.  u.  e. 

Ste.  Let  the  ladies  see  me  undressed?  I don’t  mean  to. 

[^Shouis  without f B.  u.  E. 

Eater  the  Factory  Workmen,  with  Pobv  at  their  headf  all  with 
large  wedding  favors^  l.  e.;  Lady  LlBATHERBRlDGlfi,  escorted 
with  immense  formality  by  Jasper,  then  Frederick  and  Lady 
Valeria;  Ji^ervants  in  rich  liveries  prec^ingy  B.  u.  e.; 
feXEPUEN  hides  amongst  the  Workmen  l. 

Ste.  (L.  aside  to  Toby).  I say,  Toby,  just  look  at  dad;  ain’t 
he  doing  the  polite  to  the  old  lady? 

Jas.  My  august  Lady  Leatherbridge — my  lovely  Lady 

Valeria — 1 can  only  say — that  is — I 

Ste*  I say,  Toby,  taere's  dad  stuck  fast  already, 

Fred,  (r,  c,).  My  dear  Valeria,  hpw  can  I express  my 
thanks  to  you  for  waiving  form,  and  consenting  to  proceed  to 
church  from  my  father’d  factory? 

Val.  (L.  E.)  Indeed,  Frederick,  no  trace  of  a factory  is  per* 
ceptible;  every  object  around  blends  ostliness  and  taste. 
Jasper  bows  to  the  ground;  Fr^d.  and  Val.  cross  to  B,.y  at  back. 

Lady  L.  {crosses  tOy  C.)  Oh,  quite  so,  and  then  I quite  long 
to  see  your  people  at  work,  it  must  be  quite  a curiosity  to  see 
people  at  work,  especially  when  one  has  never  done  anything 
in  |he  world  one’s  self. 

Ste.  (dstde).  t>*.ye  hear  that,  Toby?  Never  did  anything  in 
the  Worii  hhtdelf? 

Toby,  (L.)  i wond^  how  she  set  aboht  it. 

Fred,  (b.)  Your  ladyship  will  gr^ily  ohr  workmen  by 


ALL  TAAT  GUTTEBS  18  JUOl  GOLD, 


IS 


/oar  oondescoBtion;  thej  hoTe  decorated  the  factor/  in  ex* 
j^^iiou  ef  Tpnr  Tieit. 

IsfMy  L,  (c.)  tiiat’e  terj  eiril  of  litem;  I sh^oold  Uho 

to  rewArd  them;  to  distribute  some  beer,  some  cheese,  and 
tome  bread  among  them,  and  then  I should  llke'  to  hare  them 
sbrambie  for  some  cpppCr  coin;  L vriah  to  outke  a ^litable  re- 
tn^  for  the  pretty  feeling  they’ve  got  up! 

(l.)  Feeling  they ’^te  pot  «!>/  1 can’t  stand  the  like  ei 
that!  back  me  up,  Toby, 

^6y.  (l.)  1 will. 

Ste,  (l.  adtxmeing.  with  Toby  close  <o  him)*  You’ll  excuse  me^ 
my  Lady 

Toby.  Yes,  you’ll  excuse  us,  my  Lady  Leather — (aside 
fir^pHEN) — What’s  her  name?  Leatherbreech ? 

Ste,  Ho,  hn,  ho. 

Jos.  (l,  c.  aside  te  him).  Stop  that  infernal  laugh — 

Toby,  (l.  c.,  Wde  to  Stephen).  I say,  if  his  lordship  was 
like  her  ladyship,  what  a funny  old  pair  of  Leatherbreech es 
th^T  must  have  niade  between  them. 

Jos.  (l.  c.).  Now,  Stephen,  if  you  must  speak  te  her  lady* 
ship  try  and  speak  like  a gentlemanl 

Ste.  {crosses' to  c.)  I will,  {to  Lady  L.)  Excuse  me,  malam,. 
but  in  these  parts  it’s  our  \^ay  to  pay  working  folks  for  work, 
and  not  for  feeling;  but  seeing  you  never  did  nothing  in  the 
world  yourself,  we  compute  it  to  ignoranoe,  ma’am! 

Lady  L.  (b.  c.,  looking  at  him  through  hsr  eye-gtass)  Who  is- 
that?  What  is  that?  t 

Jos,  (b.  c.).  W4at  is  it — why — {turning  Stephen  over  to  l.) 
it’s  a sort  of — ^but  yohr  ladyship  needn’t  mind  what  it  is. 

Fr^,  {crosses  to  l.  c.,  taking  Stephen  by  the  hand)  This, 
madam,  is  my  father’s  eldest  sju,  my  dear  brother,  Stephen. 

Tbby,  (i,.)  Yes,  my  lady,  these  are  the  two  chickens,  and 
thkt’s  the  old  cock.  IPoihting  to  Jaspeb,  who  indignmily 
siUnyses  him. 

Lady  L,  (l.  c.)  Thai  a brother  of  yours,  Frederick?  the  in  - 
formation  was  needed;  I should  never  have  guessed  it. 

Fred.^  (l.  c.).  Yes,  madam,  and  a brother  1 am  proud  tO' 
own;  his  industry  and  talent  have  doubled  the  produetivoness 
of  ^is  large  ^titbi’fshment,  and  if  our  workmen  are  the  best 
in  the  cOunti^/iiV'ia  because' they  wokk  to  show  their  love  for 
Steph^  Plum! 

^laeir^  kis  hand  on  shoulder^ 


20  ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 

Toby.  L.  enthiMiaaUcally) , Three  ohears  for  Stephen  Plnmt 

Chi€tT%. 

Jos.  (crosses  to  l.,  at  back).  I must  get  rid  of  this  fellow. 
(<Joud)  Here,  Toby  go  into  the  refreshraent  roooa  and  see  if 
everything  is  ready.  [Driving  him  to  &.  u.  b. 

Lady  L.  Do,  it  will  be  an  occupation,  at  any  rate;  and  I 
require  a little  amusement. 

Toby,  {coming  down).  You  do?  then  I flatter  myself  I can 
accommodate  you!  {taking  his  pack  oat  of  his  pockety  and  present^ 
^i'lg  it  to  Lady  L.)  Take  a card! 

[Jasper  drives  him  off,  b.  H‘. 

Mar.  who  has  entered  a short  time  before,  and  has  joined  the 
factory  people,  approaching  and  looking  at  Valeria)  Yesl  ’tis 
shel  aud  how  beautiful  she’s  grown! 

Ste.  (l.  seeing  her)  Ah,  Martha!  come  here  and  have  a talk 
with  your  old  friends. 

Mar.  Oh  no,  Mr.  Stephen,  1 dare  not. 

Jos.  (c.,  ta  a thredening  tone).  No  you’d  better  not.  {aside) 
Now,  then,  to  astonish  the  house  of  Leatherbridge.  {aloud) 
Frederick  William,  isn’t  your  friend  the  oaroast  arrived? 

Lady  L.  {coming  to  L.  c ).  The- barouet?  What  baronet? 

Joe.  An  illustrious  friend  of  Frederick  William’s  who 
has  promised  to  grace  his  nuptials! 

Lady  L.  (l.  c.).  A man  of  family!  we’ll  await  him,  of 
course,  meanwhile  we’ll  accept  your  arm.  Plum,  to  the  re- 
freshments— come,  Valeria. 

Val.  (r,  cromng  to  back).  Nay,  aunt,  I prefer  the  refresh- 
ment of  a littie  fepose;  I will  await  your  return  here,  {takes 
off  her  bonnet,  and  retires  up  R.,  Martha  advances  to  receive  it) 
What  do  1 see?  is  it  possible?  yes,  it  is  Martha  Gibbs — my 
friend  and  play-fellow,  dear  Martha!  [Bringing  Martha 
down,  L.  • 

Lady  L.  And  pray  who  is  Martha?  and  who  is  Gibbs? 

Jos.  (R.,  trying  to  intercept)  Nobody  whatever — 

Ste.  There  you’re  wrong  dad — Gibbs  is  Martha,  and  Mar- 
tha is  Gibbs. 

[Stephen  retires  up  l.,  and  Grosses  to  r.,  at  back, 

VaJ..  (l.,  to  Lady  L.).  The  child  of  the  poor  woman  your 
ladyship  has  so  often  heard  me  speak  of. 

Mar.  (l.).  Yesl  {to  Lady  V).  The  poor  woman  whom  your 
mother  sheltered  and  relieved — the  poor  child,  fed,  clothed, 
and  educated  by  your  bounty — oh,  how  happy  I am  that  you 
have  not  forgotten  met 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


21 


^ FaZ.  I mm  |^md  to  find  job  hmTO  not  forgotten  me  Mmr* 

Ifar.  No — one  may  forget  the  good  one  does,  but  not  the 
good  thmt’e  done  to  us — oh,  no!  Forgiye  me  if  1 weep— mj 
hemrt’i  eo  fall  I 

Ste,  {aeide).  Poor  tender-hearted  Immb! 

Joe,  (r.  o.,  aside).  The  ilj  joung  crocodile  I 

Lady  L,  (l.  c.).  Now  you  mention  it,  I hare  a sort  of  rec- 
ollection about  aomebody,  or  aomething  or  O^t^er,  <but  my 
nerrea  won’t  bear  anything  like  aentiment;  there  is  nothing  in 
the  world  ao  unwholesome  aa  aenaibility — ao  once  more,  Plum, 
/oar  arm  to  the  refreahmenta. 

Enter  Toby,  b.  v,  *. 

Toby,  The  eatables  and  drinkables  are  ready;  there’s  lots 
of  ’em,  and  what’s  more,  they’re  as  good  as  they  lookl  I 
happen  to  know  it  ’cause  1’ts  tasted  ’em  alll 

Stu  (b.,  aside  to  Jaspbr).  Recollect,  dad,  about  Martha; 
you’ye  only  got  ten  minutes  left. 

Jos.  Begone,  Sirrah — beg  one  to  your  toilette.  Allea  vom 
en  to  your  new  clothes,  (to  servants)  Lead  the  way  to  the  i»* 
factory — Madam,  the  honor — 

Hands  Lady  L.  o%U  at  b.  u.  £.,  Workmen  sAeut,  and  exeumt  a^ 
L.  s.  in  flat, 

9k,  (b.  aside),  I say  Freddy,  you  know  silk  from  worsted, 
you  do.  (looking  at  Valeria)  Ecod,  if  you  don’t  mind  my 
haring  a buss  at  her,  bless  you,  I don’t. 

Fred,  (b.)  Hush!  the  moment  she’s  mine  you  shall.  Dear 
Valeria,  let  me  prevail  on  you  to  take  refreshments. 

Su,  Yes  do,  ma’am — ^jnst  a mouthful  of  something  and  a 
glass  of  ale 

¥al,  (l.  c.).  Thank  you,  gentlemen;  but  do  not  think  me 
ruM  if  I prefer  to  be  left  alone  with  my  old  playfellow,  Mar^ 
iha. 

Su,  (b.).  You  oaoH  do  better,  ma’am — a chat  with  Martha 
will  do  your  heart  good.  Come,  Freddy,  do  you  go  and 
learn  the  Marriage  Service  out  of  the  book;  and  1 — ^yes.  I’ll 
go  and  put  on  my  new  clothes.  Come  along,  Teby. 

with  Toby,  d.  e.  in  flat;  Feed,  kieses  Valeria’s  hand 


and  gees  eut. 


B.  V.  £. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


aAd  yon  Ml  jonr  naortdn^  Jm  f(^w  mAIntM 

faa  wiit  b<(  €ke  iiap^jr  of  an  «jui«bl»  and  kaudaoma 

bridegroom — for  you  knoir  he  is  rery  handsome. 

Vai.  (b.  coldly).  I resMy  karye  thought  rcffy  llttlo  on^.the 
iubject.  M.y  aunt  told  me  I wae  poor— that  Frederica  Plum 
vras  rich— that  the  marriage  would  revive  the  fortune  of  our 
house — that  I ought  not  to  hesitate — therefore  I did  not,  and 
in  less  than  a week  the  marriage  was  negotiated. 

Mar.  I must  say,  a week’s  acquaintance  seems  to  me  rath* 
er  short. 

Val.  Ah,  Martha,  the  formula  of  life,  which  girls  of 
rank  go  through,  should  be  better  known:  at  a given  birth- 
day the  school  girl  lays  aside  her  books,  to  go  into  the  world 
—there  she  soon  meets  a man,  who  seems  to  realize  those 
visions  of  perfection  we  al  of  us  indulge — she  loves;  but 
only  to  be  told  that  the  omn  i potent  voice  of  circumstances  for- 
bids the  indulgence  of  Lei  affection;  another  bridegroom 
is  presented — in  the  wide  world  she  has  not  one  sympathetic 
bosom  to  confide  in  and  weep  upon — in  mere  despair 
she  throws  herself  on  his.  This  is  the  history  of  many  aAap- 
py  bride,  that  poverty  envies  , but  should  hugin  its  rags  for  not 
resembling! 

Mar.  Why,  Lady  Valeria,  what  wordsl  and  what  a tonel 
You  are  agitated — and  I declare,  a tear  I {low  to  her)  I am 
afraid  there’s  some  sad  secret. 

Val.  No,  nol  ’twas  but  the  dream  of  an  hour — the  very 
recollection’s  gone — I must  think,  1 ,will  think  no  more  of 
him. 

Mar.  Of  him?  of  whom?  [Anxiously. 

Val.  Of  no  one — I am  the  bride  of  Frederick,  and  as  you 
say  t am  happy,  very  happy — ha,  ha! 

Mar.  {aside).  She  frightens  me — ’tis  plain  she  loves  another. 

Val.  Forgive  me,  Martha,  I am  grown  so  selfish!  I talk 
of  my  own  happiness,  and  have  not  even  asked  how  I can 
add  to  yours — ^you  who  have  been  thrust  into  the  world  with- 
out a mother’s  help,  without  a mother’s  counsel 

Mar,  No,  not  without  her  counsel;  for  the  very  words  my 
poor  (%  ing  mother  said  to  me,  are  as  fresh  in  my  heart,  as  if 
I heard  them  now:  and  do  you  know,  {low)  I’ve  found  out  a 
way  to  live  after  them. 

Vaf,  A way  to  live  after  a dying  mother’s  counsel?  Oh, 
tell  me,  tell  me  how? 

Mar,  Well,  to  you,  only  to  you.  Well  then,  -very  night 


ALL  TJkAT  GUTXMMB  JM  902  GOLD. 


1b  mj  b«droMD,  I write  down  in  » little  book  - OTerjIbing  % 
cim  remember  ol  whet  I’ye  taid  done,  end  thought  ell  ^ 
good,  bed,  or  indiilterent,  down  it  goee  in  ^^dler^Ji^m^ 
#ben  l*te  made  a clean  breaet  of  it  why  then  I saj  inj  pfSjr* 
ere. 

Fol.  Indeed! 

Ifor.  Kext  meming,  the  £rit  thing  on  waking,  I read 

?hat  I con^Eepsed  the  ' night  before;  for  example  noi^,  once 
Wai  what  you  ladies  call  a flipting  g|fl;  at  first  I ^^w<mldnf*t 
write  it  down;  but  one  day  itl<^d  me4bdo  a falte  and  heart- 
hs thing — ^that  f erj  ni^ht  down  went  the  w^le  story  in  my 
little  book;  ndxt  moriaih^  I didn’t  Hke  to^  read  it — but  read 
it  1 did,  again  and  again,  day  after  day,  and  we<»k  after  week, 
and  at  last  when  1 caught  myself  watching  myself,  afraid  of 
haying  such  another  page  as  that  to  Prrite  and  read,  oh,  then  i 
knew  I wap  cured:  and  so,  I do  believe,  the  poor  motherless, 
penniless,  helpless  fgBtory  girl  has  kept  herself  honest  by 
keeping  her  diary  hooINt  too.  Oh,  blessings  on  every  school 
ih  every  village  of  the  land,  and  blessings  on  the  simple 
words  over  the  door,  “Reading  and  writing  taught  herel” 
Fo^ive  me,  don’t  I tall^^ore  than  should  be? 

Fed,  No — and  have  you  never  been  in  love,  Martha? 

Mar,  O bless  you,  I don’t  say  so.  I don’t  pretend  I’ve 
never  looked  and  said  “there  I could  be  happy,”  but  when 
I know  I can’t  get  there  by  the  lawful  high  road,  I jmt  shut 
my  eyes,  or  look  another  way. 

Fed,  I admire  your  courage,  Martha,  but  you  shall  indulge 
your  attachment,  for  li^cef  »rth  it  is  under  my  proPectibn; 
your  Master,  Mr.  Stephen,  seems  the  very  soul  of  good  na- 
ture; I’ll  speak  to  him  about  it. 

M^,  O,  not  for  the  world;  you  don’t  know — 

Fa/.  My  aunt  a,nd  the  company  are  returning,  we  will 
talk  further  to-morrow. 

Mar.  {aside).  To-morrow — alas!  1 shall  b.e  fap  away. 

Company  return^  Lady  L.,  ^corted  bg  Jaspeb  and  Fred.*' 
B.  u.  x.;  Stephen  and  Toby  come  in  L.  s.  tn  >2ed,  in 
full  dress;  X<QBY  bom  all  ro^i^d. 


Fred,  (b.  c.)  Th^e  hour  pome,  a|id  ^r  Arthuy  not  copae; 
we  must  peoceed  wUhoi^  po  Toiby)  ]|^y  good  fellDw, 

d4Mlf«  tlhe  CBrrisgeptp  drswa  'dp  to  the  door  imm^dikMily. 

(*•)  4y>  [iSturts  off;  suddenly  stops. 

W'ell,  why  don’t  you  go? 


24 


ALL  TEAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


Toby.  I hare  my  reasons,  (aside)  1 thought  the  trowsera 
were  too  tight  when  I {Vtlt  them  on.  [Backs  out  at,  R.  u.  E. 

Ste.  (l;  c.,  aside  to  J?aspeb).  Now,  dad,  you’ve  had  your 
good  forty  minutes;  come,  your  ans,wer  about  Martha. 

Jos.  (b.)«  What  snail  1 say,  unhappy  old  P.uin  that  I ami 

Fred,  (advancing).  Father,  the  plan  I suggested  is  the  only 
rational  way  of  proceeding;  I know  Stephen’s  character,  he 
will  do  what  he  threatens;  let  me  speak  to  hinu 

Jos.  Do  so;  I give  him  up.  [Retires  up  c. 

Fred.  (r.  o.)  Stephen,  my  father  hae  told  me  ail,  and  he 
consents  to  your  marriage. 

Ste.  (r.).  Keally— truly? 

Fred.  On  one  condition. 

Ste.  Let’s  have  it. 

Fred.  That  you  postpone  it  for  three  months,  during 
which,  Martha  shall  discontinue  work  and  merely  superin- 
tend the  women;  she  shall  live  with  ns  as  one  of  the  fam- 
ily, and  associate  with  our  friends  at  home  and  abroad;  and 
if  during  that  time  her  conduct  prove  irreproachable,  and 
you  persist  in  your  determination,  my  falher,  I repeat,  prom- 
ises his  consent. 

Ste.  Your  hand,  Freddy,  upon  the  bargain— there’s  mine. 

Fred.  Meantime,  he  exacts  secrecy — to  Martha,  above  all. 

Ste.  What,  mayn’t  1 just  give  tier  a little  oit  of  a hint,  eh? 

Fred.  No.  [Retires  up. 

Ste.  Three  monthsi  Lord,  Lord,  don’t  I wish  the  time  was 
cornel  ^ [Gste  bell.  a.  h. 

Jas.  (to  Fred).  Your  noble  friend,  at  last. 

Fred,  (running  to  window).  Yes,  ’tis  he. 

Fmter  Servant,  door,  r.  u.  B. 

Ser.  Sir  Arthur  Lass  ell 

Val.  (l,  starting  violently,  aside).  Oh,  heavens! 

Lady  L.  (aside).  Arthur,  here — 

Enter  Sir  Arthur,  b.  u.  e.,  and  comes  down,  R. 

Val.  (l.,  aside).  Yes,  ’tis  he!  Oh,  misery! 

Mar.  {l.,  watching  her).  Lady  Valerial  why,  what  ails  you? 

VaL  (u.).  Nothing -a  little  faint — keep  near  me,  Martha — 

Fred,  (r.)  My  dear  friend,  heartily  welcome! — we  b.egan  to 
despair  of  seeing  you — allow  me  to  present  my  farther—’ 
(Jasper  hows  to  tU  ground;  crosses  to,  L.) — My  bride — my  Lady 


ALL  THAT  QLITTEBS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


25 


Leatherbridge  (Sir  Arthur  crosses  to  u.  c.,  and  hows  to  all 
9uccc8s>vely) — uj  brother — 

Toby,  (who  gives  him  a. patronizing  nod).  How  are  70 u? 

Lady  L.  (li  c.)  Sir  Arthnr' Lassel!  can  X. believe  mj  eyes? 
Jos.  (r.,  to  fSiB  Arthur).  What,  you  know  the  ladies,  then? 
Sir  A,  (L.  c.)  1 have  taat  honor — (bowing  to  Lady  L.  r.  c.) 
—that  unspeakaoie  happiness  — 

[Bowing  to  Vai,.,  d.,  who  starts  violently. 
Lady  L,  (aside).  Be  still,  little  fluttering  heart,  be  stilll 
Fred,  ’Tis  strange!  I was  not  aware  of  the  acquaintance. 
Jos,  (b.,  aside).  Indeedl  that,  certainly,  is  strange. 

[Fred,  retires  up  to  window^,’ 
Mar.  (l.,  struck  by  Val’s  manner — aside).  She  grows  worse- 
and  worse,  and  can  scarcely  stand  as  he  approaches  her — ■ 
this  must  be,  is  the  man  she  lovcd — I am  afraid  loves  still — I 
cannot,  will  not  leave  her. 

Ste.  (coming  down,  d.,  aside  to  Mar.)  Well,  Martha  what 
say  you  now/  Yoa’il  stay  vasre  ^oi  are,  v>a  t yo.i’ 

Mar.  (eagerly,  and  still  watching  Val.)  I will,  I will — (a^ide} 
— to  be  near  .ler  in  her  need! 

Jos.  (crosses  to  Fred  , who  comes  down  c.)  And  now,  my  be- 
loved boy,  take  your  old  father’s  blessing  — (embraces  him) — 
I^ve  loved  you  Frederick,  like  my  own  life;  your  wife  will 
forgive  a tear  or  two  at  parting  (wipes  his  eyes;  churchbell» 
heard  at  back  r.;  Workpeople  enter,  l.  e.  in  flit,  and  when 
Sterhen  and  Martha  exeunt,  they  pass  across  stage,  looking  out). 
Hark,  the  merry  bells  iavi.e  uil  My  Lady  Leatherbridge,. 

' the  honor  of  your  hand  ; foilow,  Frederics  witn  your  lovely 
bride. 

Jasper  and  Lady  L.  exeunt  at  k,  u.  e.;  Fred,  awaits  V e., 
E.  who  is  apparently  unconscious  of  what  is  passing;  at  last  he 
passes  to  C.,  and  touc  es  her  hovd:  she  shudders,  and  gives  its. 
iSiR  Arthur,  r.,  catchy  her  eye,  and  bows;  Fred.  ,u//,d  Vae.. 
go  out;  ciT  PH-^N  is  a out  to  fo  tow  t.iem,  when  he  turns  and  secsi 
ISlR  Arthur  looking  at  Martha,  e.,  through  /ns  glass;  he: 
runs  back  puts  M ariHa’s  grm  in  It's,  and  runs  gaily  out  ivdh 
h4ir  at  R.  u.  E.;  Sir  Arthur,  surprised  at  being  thus  le  t 
a one,  turns  and  finds  Toby  close  to  h m. 

loby,  (after  a pause  takes  pack  of  cards  from  his  pocket,  and 
presents  them  to  01..  Arthur;.  Take  a cardl  (Sir  Arthur,- 
■ ooks  at  him  with  astonishment,  and  exits,  r.  u.  e.,  indignantly ;■ 
.oBT  follows;  Workpeople  laugh, — shouts  outside,  mingled  w t n 
t le  belts. 


CURTAIN. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


ACT  II. 

Scene — An  apartment  brilliantly  illuminatedy  large  folding  doors  at 

C.,  showing  a suite  of  rooms  beyond  similarly  illuminated;  large 

French  {casement)  window  at  a,.  3 e.  door,  r.  2 e.;  doors  l. 

1 E.,  L,  2 E.,  and  L.  3 E.;  sofa  R.;  arm  chairs^  & c.,  table, 

with  writing  materials,  L, 

Enter  Jasper  Plum,  at  c.,  in  evening  dress, 

Jas.  Come,  I flatter  myself  my  first  assembly  opens  with 
satisfactory  eclat;  everything  I see,  everythijig  I hear , every- 
thing I touch,  everything  I smell  ap^jears  to  me  to  have 
something  distinguishe  about  it.  What  ho,  there!  Ices  for 
the  ball-room  I 

Enter  Toby  at  door,  r.  2 e,,  with  large  tray  full  of  ices;  he  is  in 
livery. 

Jas.  {recognizing  him).  Hollo!  how  the  devil,  sir,  did  you 
get  here? 

Toby.  Why,  being  naturally  anxious  to  witness  the  festiv- 
itie  8 on  this  occasion,  and  as  you  forgot  to  send  me  an  invita- 
tion (no  apologies,  I forgive  you),  I requested  permission  of 
your  son  Mr.  Stephen  Plum,  to  put  on  the  livery  of  the 
Plums.  [Crosses  to  table  l.,  and  places  tray  on  it, 

Jas.  And  pray  sir,  what  is  it  you  do? 

Toby,  Why,  I do  the  eating  and  drinking  department; 
I chose  it  myself,  because  I felt  competent  to  do  the  thing 
well. 

Jas.  (r.).  And  pray,  sir,  is  that  all  you  do? 

Toby.  (l.).  No;  sometimes  I vary  the  monotony  of  the  thing 
by  asking  people  to  take  cards,  or  to  let  me  show  ’em  a little 
oonjuring.  There’s  one  trick,  especially,  that  I’m  very 
fond  of  doing.  I borrow  a gentleman’s  purse,  brimful  of 
money,  and  in  an  incredibly  sh  )rt  space  of  time  I return  it 
to  him  perceccly  empty;  and  what’s  more,  he  never  sees  a 
farthiKg  of  his  inone7  again.  [He  retires. 

Jas.  Ps  lawl  {adde)  Well  thought  of;  I may  make  this 
fellow  useful  in  carrying  out  mv  ueep-laid  plan.’  it’s  now 
two  months  since  I promised  that  unhappy  boy  of  mine,  Ste- 
phen, that  I would  transfer  this  uneducated  girl  Martha 
Gibbs  from  the  factory  to  the  salon;  'to-night  she  makes  her 
first  curtsey  in  a ball-room ——storely  there  can  be  but  one, 


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result,  her  head  must  turn  giddy  with  her  sudden  elevation 
her  vulgarity  be  exposed,  perhaps,  her  integrity  shaken,  and 
btephen  be  cured  of  this  infatuation.  I’ll  set  this  fellow  to 
watch  her.  {aloud)  Toby,  come  here,  {looking  about  him  mys- 
teriously; Toby  dozs  the  same)  You  seem  to  have  a good  pair 
of  eyes  in  your  head. 

Toby.  Well,  I hope  they  are,  because  I give  you  my  honor 
they’re  the  only  ones  I’ve  got. 

t/os.  Listen;  there  is  a ^ certain  person  here  to-night  that 
I wish  you  to  keep  your  eye  upon. 

Toby.  Somebody  you  tliiuk  likely  to  pocket  the  spoons? 

Jas.  Psdawl  in  a word  the  individual  that  I wish  you  not 
to  lose  sight  of,  is  your  former  associate  in  the  factory  — 
Martha  Gibbs — hush! 

Toby,  {aside).  What’s  in  the  wind  now?  {loud)  Ah,  yes;  by, 
the-bye,  sir,  the  mill  folk  say  that  Martha  has  become  quite  a 
grand  lady. 

Jas.  That’s  the  pointi  I wish  to  know  whether  she  makes 
A proper  return  for  the  kindness  I have  shown  her;  you  will, 
therefore,  watch  her  closely,  and  if  you  perceive  the  slightest 
levity  of  manner,  or  the  most  trifling  want  of  decorum  in  her 
conduct,  inform  me  instantly. 

Toby.  Of  course  I will,  {aside)  Of  course  I won’t;  I know 
■atri-k  worth  two  of  that.  {_Going  to  table  and  taking  tray. 

Jas,  And  now,  Tobv,  take  that  load  of  pine-apple  ice  into 
the  ball-room,  and  present  an  ice  to  each  lady  at  the  end 
of  the  polka. 

Toby,  The  Polkal  O don’t  talk  about  it. 

Dancing  the  Polka f and  ending  with  a Pirouette ^ nearly  upsettiiio 
the  tray. 

Jas,  Zounds!  be  quiet — andmind  you  give  it  with  a grace  — 
I hope  you  give  ice  with  a grace.  Toby? 

Toby.  No,  sir,  I generally  give  it  with  a spoon. 

Jas.  Pshaw!  this  is  the  sort  of  thing  I mean. 

Takes  tray^  and  presents  it  witfi  a low  bow  to  Toby,, 

Toby,  {takes  ice,  and  eats  it).  Thank  you. 

Jas.  Hollo— hollo,  sir. 

Toby,  Well  I don’t  mind  if  I do — {takes  some  cake;  eatsj 
there,  that’ll  do  for  4he  present;  and  now  I’ll  go  and  take  a 
etroll  in  the ' ball-r^om.  [Goino^ 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


JoM.  Stop,  sir,  and  take  jour  infernal  traj  along  with  you 
^{Qivea  Toby  the  tray) — and,  Toby,  be  iure  you  present  an 
ice  to  Lady  Leatherbridge,  spoon  and  all — 

Toby,  (r.)  What,  the  old  lady  with  a sort  of  a yellow 
towel  tied  ever  so  many  times  round  her  head?  I’ve  given 
her  nine  already;  she  wanted  another  just  now,  but  I wouldn’t 
let  her  have  it.  [ Going, 

Jas,  One  word  more,  Toby;  if  you  should  have  to  announce 
any  one  of  my  guests,  Sir  Arthur  Lassell  for  instance,  mind 
you  do  it  properly. 

Toby.  O,  I knowl  (announcing)  Kerens  Mr.  Sir  Arthur 
Lassell. 

Jds.  That’s  not  it  at  all.  (announcing)  Sir  Arthur  Lassell, 
you  blockheadi  Now,  go  along,  (as  Tcby  goes  toward  c., 

Sir  Arthur  enters  c.  from  l.,  meets  him,  and  is  about  to  take 
ice  off  tray. 

loby.  {turning  away).  Well,  I think  you  might  have  waited 
till  I asked  you.  (turning  to,  Jasprr,  and  very  loud)  Sir  Arthur 
Lassell,  you  block aeadl  \_Exit  c.  and  L. 

Jos.  Ah,  Sir  Arthur  at  last. 

Sir  A.  I beg  to  apologize,  my  dear  Plum,  but  Lord  Down- 
ing’ my  uncle,  arrived  at  Clifton  but  two  hours  ago — hence 
my  detention. 

Jas.  The  Cabinet  Minister!  my  dear  Frederick  William’s 
patron,  who  so  condescendiugly  attacaed  liim  to  a diplomatic 
mission  to  St.  Petersburg,  and  sent  him  off  fifteen  days  after 
his  marriage;  and  all,  thanks  to  your  influence,  your  solicita- 
tions— generous  man!  This  devotion  to  the  interests  of  the 
Plum  family  is  only  the  more  intensely  gratifying,  proceed- 
ing, as  it  doee  irom  the  observed  of  all  observers 
— a man  who  has  turned  half  the  female  beads  in  the  neigh- 
borhood, (aside  to  him)  I’ll  be  bound,  you’ve  got  half  a dozen 
little  love  affairs  on  your  hands  at  this  moment. 

Sir  A.  You  are  wrong,  (coolly)  It  is  the  great  moral  prin- 
ciple of  my  life  njv'er  to  exceed  two  attachments  at  the  same 
time. 

Jas.  Only  two  at  a time!  Conscientious  man!  Sports- 
men say,  however,  when  you  flush  a covey,  aim  only  at  one 
fcnrd. 

Sir  A.  (R.)  That  rule  depends  upon  the  game — it  holds  good 
with  partridges,  not  wom^u.  Listen:;  pr  dess  love  to  two 
womeh,  and  you  convert  Ihtu^lnio  rivals;  jealousy  begets 


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competition,  and  I need  not  tell  a man  of  bnsiness,  that  com- 
petition alwaj8  be  lofits  the  bajer. 

Jos.  (li.)  Ingenious  creaturel  and  I’ll  be  bound  you  haye 
put  your  principle  into  practice  with  enviable  success  ,eh?^ 

Sir  A,  Tolerably  so,  and  tiUre  noust  rather  efiEectively  at 
this  moment. 

Jos,  IndeedI  let  me  hear:  great  creature,  let  me  hear. 

S<,r  A.  You  are  irresistible,  my  dear  Plum.  Well,  then, 
one  of  the  ladies  in  question,  I got  acquainted  with  about 
two  years  ago  at  Ramsgate;  one  day  daring  my  morning 
ride  1 saw  a runaway  carriage  making  for  the  bank  of  the 
cliff;  putting  spurs  to  my  horse,  I succeeded  in  stopping  a 
career  that  in  a few  moments  would  have  been  fatal — 

Jas,  To  the  carriage? 

Sir  A,  Including  tae  lady. 

Jas.  O,  I see — ^your  heroine  No.  I. 

Sir  A.  Precisely;  of  course,  my  acquaintance  was  solic- 
ited, aad  the  romance  promised  the  most  intereding  results, 
but,  unluckily,  my  uncle  insisted  on  my  visiting  the  Con- 
tinent— resisteuce  or  delay  w IS  im  )Oisible;  however,  ou  my 
recent  return  to  England,  I accidentally  met  the  lady  again 
and  although  there  are  now  other  claims  upon  her,  which 
she  chooses  to  fancy  sacred,  I hope  to  supercede  them  by 
means  of  the  other  heroine  of  the  story. 

Jas.  The  other?  oh,  I remember — No.  2. 

So'^  A.  Exactly;  a very  noticeable  little  creature,  indeed, 
who  voluntarily  throws  herself  in  my  way;  of  course  she 
must  be  indulged,  especially  as  she  serves  my  projects  with 
the  other. 

Jets,  Poor  little  No.  2!  I’m  afraid  you’ll  sacrifice  her  to 
No.  1. 

Enter  Valeria  at  c.  from  l.,  exclaims  *‘Ah,”  on  seeing  Si  ’ 

Arthur.  She  is  immediately  and  rapidly  followed  by  Martha 

^^you  know  I’d  give  the  world  to  see  this  No,  1 and  No.  2 

oi’r  A.  A little  patience  and  perhaps  you  may.  (seen 
Mar.,  L.,  smiling  and  looking  at  each  in 
aside)  Here’s  one,  and  there’s  the  other! 

Mar.  (aside).  Yes,  he’s  here;  I felt  sure  of  it. 

(c.)  What  do  y.)U  want  Martha? 

^ Mar.  (l.,  assuming  naivete).  Nothing,  X only  wanted  a rest 
in  here;  it  is  so  hot  in  therel 


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Job,  {oMde).  **R«8t  inh«rel  Ho^  |n  thez^l’*  Pper  8teph,cni^ 
that  erer  a sob  of  mine  should  marry  aach  iangaage  as  that  t 
By  the  by,  Martha,  don’t  forget  that  my  son  Stephen  and  f 
haye  bnainess  early  in  the  morning  at  Gloncester;  we  shali 
start  the  moment  the  bfill  ia  oyer;  j,pn  bltd,  therefore,  better 
retire  early,  in  order  to  be  stirring  Afhen  factory  work  begins. 

Mar,  Very  well,  sir. 

Sib  a.  shows  that  this  arrangemerU  has  net  escaped  him. 

Sir  A,  (k.,  to  Lady  V.)  Allow  me  to  reconduct  you  to  the' 
ball-room,  {aside  to  her^  and  earnestly)  I must  speak  to  you 
alone — hushi  we  are  observed,  {loud)  We  shall  see  you  pres- 
ently, my  dear  Mr.  Plum. 

Conducts  Lady  V.  out  at  c.  and  l. 

Mar.  (li.,  aside).  Again  togetherl  [About  to  follow. 

Jos,  Heyday,  Miss  Martha,  is  that  the  way  ycu  take  “a 
rest  in  here,  because  it  is  so  hot  in  there?” 

Mar,  {not  mindin’  him  and  still  looking  after  Sir  A.)  He  leads 
her  to  a retired  part  of  the  room — she  leans  on  him  for 
treacherous  support — I’ll  part  tbem  at  every  risk,  in  spite  of 
him— in  spite  of  herself.  My  dear  departed  mistress,  help 
me  to  save  your  child!  [Exit  c.  and  l. 

Jas.“  Weil,  somehow  or  other  I begin  to  feel  a horrible 
suspicion  that  my  exceedingly  deep-laid  plan  against  Mar(ha 
will  turn  out  excessively  shallow. 

Enter  Lady  Leatherbbidgb  hastily  c.  from  l. 

Lady  L.  The  bold  impertinent  minx!  [ Walldm  to  l. 

Jos,  Her  ladyship,  and  apparently  in  a devil  of  a passion. 

[Following  her. 

Lady  L.  The  pert,  presumptuous  hussy! 

Jas.  {still  walking  after  her).  You  seem  agitated;  I dread  to 
inquire  the  cause.  Havn’t  they  given  you  enough  to  eat  and 
drink? 

Lady  L,  (l,,  suddenly  turning  upon  him;  Jasper  jumps  away) 
Eat,  and  drink,  man!  Do  you  t.hi  ix  1*  a a wo  am  to  be  in- 
fluenced by  confectionery?  besides,  I’ve  partaken  copiously^ 
of  everything. 

•'Jas.  {aside).  I begin  to  suspect  she  has.  {loud)  What  is  the 
matter? 

Lady  J 4,  {loud  and  suddenly;  J aster  jumps  away)  Plum!  list- 


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t«B*  There  is  s certain  ’^’young  \romaa,  an  inmate  of  you 
house,  report  says  the  affianced  bride  of  your  eldest  son. 

Jos.  (k).  I blush  to  conf  ess  it;  but  only  conditionally,  on 
the  condition  solely  of  her  exemplary  conduct. 

Lady  L.  (l.)  'Tis  on  that  point  I \fish  to  speak,  {loud  again) 
PlumI  do  you  sleep  with  your  eyes  open? 

Jaa.  Neverl 

Lady  L.  Because  when  awake  you  certainly  keep  them 
shut,  or  you  would  have  perceived  long  ago  the  palpable 
designs  of  this  girl  Martha  upon  Sir  Arthur  Lassell. 

Jos,  Eh,  what? 

Lady  L,  To-night  she  has  made  herself  more  conspicuous 
than  ever — Valeria  and  I have  been  equally  annoyed  by  her 
Sir  Arthur  can’ t speak  to  me  but  Martha  answers — Valeria 
can’t  move  towards  him,  but  Martha  is  in  the/  way — in  short, 
her  behavior  is  the  common  talk  of  the  ball-room. 

Jos.  (b.,  joyfully).  You  don’t  mean  iti  My  dear  friend,, 
your  mortification  gives  me  unspeakable  pleasure,  for  if  I 
can  only  fix  this  scandal  upon  the  girl’s  character,  I shall 
have  the  moral  satislaction  of  turning  her  out  doors'. 

Lady  IndeedI  then  I’ll  undertake  to  furnish  conclus- 
ive evidence 

Jos.  Only  do  that,  and  you’ll  save  the  Plums  from  dis- 
grace— my  son  Stephen  from  a coquette — Sir  Arthur  from  a 
persecution— an  1 — by-the-oye,  you  seem  to  take  a lively  int- 
erest in  Sir  Arthur,  too 

Lady  L.  {simpering).  O PlumI 

Jos.  In  fact,  it’s  quite  clear  you  love  him  — 

Lady  L.  O Plum. 

Jas.  As  a mother. 

Lady  L.  {very  loud).  PlumI  Sir,  I’ll  leave  you  to  judge  of 
fny  feelings,  when  1 tell  you  Sir  Arthur  saved  my  lifel 

Jas.  Saved  your  life,  too?  {aside)  He  seems  to  have  a knack 
of  saving  ladies’  lives. 

Lady  L.  Can  I ever  forget  that  memorable  morning  at 
Kamsgaie,  when  he  arrested  my  runaway  carriage  on  the 
very  brink  of  the  cliff,  and  rescued  his  Letitia  from  de- 
struction? 

Jas.  Kamsgate  1 runaway  carriage  ! brink  of  the  cliff  1 
(ostflte)  Gracious  powersi  Sir  Arthur’s  heroine,  No.  1.  Well, 
1 must  Mnj  hc*s  not  particular  to  a year  or  two. 

Lady  L,  PoesnH  the  life  that  Arthur  saved,  belong  to 
Arthur?  Don’t  you  observe  his  incessant  attentions?  is  ho 


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ever  out  of  the  house?  O Plum,  jou  know  ho^r  easy  it  ia  te 
touch  a woman’s  feelings. 

Jo8,  I do— ha,  ha — go  along,  do. 

Slightly  nudging  her  in  the  side;  Toby  appears  at  c.  from  L.,  with 
his  tray;  Jaspeb  and  Lady  L.  look  embarrassed. 

Toby.  It’s  all  right;  I didn’t  see  any  thing. 

Jas.  Leave  the  room,  fellow. 

Enter  Steephen,  0.  from  l. 

Toby,  {aside  to  Stephen)  I sa7,«you’d  better  keep  an  eye 
upon  your  respected  aire,  because  I just  caugat  him  tickling 
old  Leatherbreech.  \_Exit  ToBy,  c.  and  l. 

Ste.  {laughing  very  loud).  Oh,  oh,  oh. 

Jas.  {aside).  That  damned  laugh  againl  {loud)  Well,  Ste- 
phen, I’ve  scarcely  set  eyes  on  you  all  tUe  evening.  How  do 
you  like  the  ball,  Stephen?  1 hope  you  have  been  happy 
and  comfortable. 

Ste,  (c.)  Well,  I can’t  say  much  for  the  comfort,  dad;  I 
don’t  see  the  comfort  of  squeezing  folks  together  as  tight  as 
cotton  bags. 

Jas,  But  you  forget  the  young  and  lovely  women,  Stephen. 

Ste,  No,  I don’t;  but  there  be  such  a sight  of  old  and  ug- 
ly ones  among ’em.  {to  Lady  L.)  Now,  Idi^’t  -say  that  be- 
cause of  you,  my  Lady — 

Lady  L.  (l.)  Young  man! 

Jas.  (r.)  Stephen  Plum.I 

Ste.  (c.)  Well,  don’t  be  angry — I’m  a going — I’ve  got  to 
dance  jolly  old  English  Sir  Koger  de  Coverley.  I’d  ask  you, 
ma’am  only  I’m  better  engaged.  ^ 

Jas.  Engaged?  to  whom? — to  Martha,  I’ll  be  bound. 

Ste.  You’v  liit  it. 

Jas.  Then  I rather  think  you’ll  find  that  Martha  has  got 
much  pleasanter  company  than  Sir  Roger  de  Coverly. 

\Looking  significantly  at  Lady  L. 

Lady  L.  {returning  look)  Yes' — or  Mr.  Stephen  Plum  either, 
I’m  afraid. 

Ste.  {suddenly  serious).  What  d’ye  mean? 

Lady  L.  {signijicantly) . Nottiing. 

Ste.  Nothing?  Then  i tiiink  it  would  be  just  as  well  to 
say  wb  at  you  mean.  Come,  dad,  be  as  straightforward  as  I 
be;  consider  her  ladyship  here  out  of  the  way,  and  speak  the 


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tnitH.  What’s  all  this  about  Martha  Gibbs?  Sha  be  as  goad 
aad  modest  a girl  as  erer  trod  the  earth. 

Xo^  L.  I really  kuew  rery  little  about  treading  the  earth, 
M 1 invariably  ride;  but  a modest  girl  may  be  dazaled  by  an 
eluant  exterior— 

Job,  Flattered  by  attentions— 

Lady  L,  Especially  from  a superior 
Ja».  To  whom  she's  inferior. 

Lady  L.  In  a word,  young  mau,  I advise  you  as  a friend  tn 
keep  an  eye  upon  Miss  Martha  Gibbs. 

Jos,  So  do  I— -one  eye  on  her,  and  one  eye  on — some* 
body  else. 

Lady  L,  And  that  somebody  else — Sir  Arthur  Lasselll 
Ste,  The  young  baroaet/  Martha?  Ho,  ho,  ho! 

[Very  loud*. 

Jos,  (aside).  That  damned  laugh  again  1 
Ste.  Come,  dad,  and  you,  my  lady,  confess  you’ve  uttered 
a cruel  calumny  against  a poor  innocent  girl,  aad  that  you  be 
ashamed  of  yourselves  as  you  ougnt  to  be.  Come,  confess  it 
—’twill  do  you  good,  both  on  you. 

Lady  L,  Judge  for  yourself. 

Tointa  to  Mabtha,  who  enters  arm-in-arm  with  Sir  Arthur; 
Ladt  Valeria,  escorted  by  another  Gentleman;  male  and 
female  Guests,  c.  from  l. 

Ste.  (aside).  Together!  arm-in-armi 

Lady  L.  (significant! y).  Ahem!  [Retires  to  hack,. 

Sir  A,  (r.  c.)  Keally,  my  good  Plum,  your  style  of  doing 
the  thing  is  by  no  means  bad.  [Looking  round. 

Jos.  (l.  c.  bowing).  My  style  of  doing  the  thing  feels  itself 
highly  honored,  (aside  to  him)  By-the-by,  I’ve  tatcen  the  enor- 
mous liberty  of  making  a discoveryl  I’ve  found  out  who 
your  No.  1 is. 

Sir  A.  (starts).  Indeed!  (aside)  I hope  not! 

Jos,  (aside),  I have — and  what’s  more,  I’m  happy  to  tell 
you  she  doats  on  you — in  a word,  Lady  Leatherbridge  is 
yours!  (with  great  earnestness)  I happen  to  know  it! 

Sir  A,  (aside),  Ha,  ha!  (loud)  I see  I must  be  cautious 
when  the  eyes  of  so  discerning  a person  as  Mr.  Plum  are 
fixed  on  me. 

Jaspeb  howSf  retires  up,  and  joins  the  Gubsim,  <U  backf  Sir 
Arthur  joins  Ladt  Valeria. 


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Ste.  (l.,  who  has  been  standing  alone  and  abstracted),  I must, 
.(  will  speak  to  her.  {loud)  Marthal 
Mar,  (b.,  coming  to  him).  Yes,  Mr.  Stephen. 

Ste,  I’re  just  two  words  to  say  to  you,  Martha. 

Mar,  Indeed! — not  now — presently — during  the  next 
dance.  I hope  you  remember  you  are  my  partner  .’ 

Ste,  Oh,  yes!  I’ve  no  objections  to  maice  a fool  of  myself 
for  once,  just  to  please  you.  {Taking  her  hani  and  earnest^ ) 
Marthal  ^Observing  that  she  is  looking  at  Sib  Abthqb,  he  guimy 
drops  her  hand  and  turns  away  to  hide  his  emotion. 

Mar,  {watching  Sib  Abthub  and  Lauy  Valeria)  He 
w'<ispers  to  her*  againi  Ah,  that  blush!  that  emotion!  I 
L .ijot,  dare  not  separate  them  again— what’s  to  be  done? 
{sudderUy)  Ah  I yes,  it  shall  be  so.  {loud)  Mr.  Stephen. 

Ste.  {approaching).  Well,  Martha. 

Sib  Abthub  and  Lady  Valebia,  who  are  talking  apart,  ad- 
vance down  Stage  B. 

Mar,  You’ll  not  refuse  me  a favor? 

Ste.  I don’t  think  I could  if  I tried.  What  is  it,  Martha? 
Mar.  Why,  that  you  ask  your  sister-in-law.  Lady  Valeria, 
to  be  your  partner  for  the  next  dance. 

Ste.  {prying  to  conceal  his  vexation).  The  next  dance!  Certainly, 

Martha,  if  you  wish  it;  only  I thought 

Mar,  That  you  were  engaged  to  me.  So  you  are — only 
Lady  Valeria  is  evidently  hurt  at  your  want  of  attention — I 
see  she  is. 

Ste.  Is  she  though?  Lord  love  her,  I*m  sure  I’ll  dance 
with  her  till  I drop,  and  she  too! 

Mar,  Then  make  haste,  ask  her  before  she  is  engaged — 
now  go.  \_Pushing  Stephen. 

Ste.  {approaches  Valeria,  slightly  shouldering  Sib  Arthur 
to  B.).  Beg  paraon,  baronet.  Sister-in-law,  i understand 
you  want  to  dance  with  me — 1 mean,  you  understand  I want 
to  dance  with  you — that’s  it.  'I’m  not  much  of  a hand  at  it; 
so  if  you  turn  and  twist  me  about  too  much,  down  1 go,  as 
sure  as  a gun.  However,  J^’ll  do  my  best. 

Val.  {aside).  How  fortunate!  I can  thus  avoid  the  inter- 
view Sir  Arthur  solicits,  {taking  Stephen’s  ainn)  I assure 
you,  my  dear  brother-m-iaw,  I am  only  too  liappy  to  secure 
you  for  my  cavalier. 

Ste.  Be  you,  though?  then  come  along.  Valeria 

out,  pushing  unceremoniously  through  other  Danceps,  who  foU^ 
low  them  off  with  Jasper,  c.  and  l. 


ALL  TJlAT  glitters  IS  NOl  GOLD. 


85 


Sir  A.  (b.)  So,  sol  she  thinks  to  escape  me.  Well,  let  the 
poor  bird  flutter  her  wings  a little  longer,  and  dream  of  lib* 
ert/;  mj  prize  maj  be  delayed,  but  is  not  the  less  secure, 
ru  not  lose  sight  of  her. 

Sere  Lady  L.  puts  her  arm  within  his,  hiding  her  face  modestly 
with  her  fan;  Sib  Abthub  annoyed  goes  out  rapidly,  c.  and  z,. 
dragging  her  after  him.  Soft  music  heard,  L.  u.  E. — 
Roger  de  Coverly.” 

Mar,  {watching  him  out).  Once  more  I’ve  parted  them,  and 
for  a short  time,  at  least,  she  is  safe.  Would  that  Mr.  Fred- 
erick we  re  returned.  for  every  hour  that  prolongs  his  ab- 
sence gives  hope  to  Sir  Arthur,  and  fear  to  mel  {looking  off  C. 
and  L.)  Ahl  what  do  I see?  Sir  Arthur  again  at  her  sidel 
How  earnestly  he  speaks  to  herl  and  there  stands  Mr.  Steph- 
en staring  up  at  the  ceiling  like  a great  simpleton — and  now, 
now — he  starts  off,  dancing  all  by  himself,  and  throwing  the 
whole  room  into  confusion.  If  I could  but  interrupt  theml 
Ah,  Sir  Arthur  looks  this  way! — sees  me!  shall  I hesitate? 
No — her  reputation  must  be  saved  though  I risk  my  own. 
Perhaps  a smile  even  from  the  poor  fact  >ry  girl  will  not  be 
lost  upon  his  vanity,  {looking  off  at  c.,  and  smiling)  Yes,  he 
comes.  Did  he  but  knosy  how  I despise  and  hate  him!  {^Seats 
herself,  r.;  Music  ceases. 

Enter  Sir  Arthur,  c.,  from  z. 

Sir  A.  {aside),  I was  right — she  is  here,  and,  of  course, 
alone — that  alluring  smile  couldn’t  be  mistaken.  As  I have 
never  been  made  love  to  before,  I am  rather  curious  to  see 
how  women  set  about  it. 

Takes  hook,  seats  himself  at  table,  L.,  pretending  to  read,  bu^ 
keeps  his  eyes  on  Martha. 

Mar.  {aside).  He  doesn’t  speak. 

Sir  A.  {aside).  Not  a wordi  perhaps  a atep  or  two  towards 
the  doer  may  assist  her  poweis  of  articulation,  {rises  and 
moves  tov'ards  door,  c.;  meets  Toby,  who  appears,  c.  from  z., 
with  his  tray)  Nothing,  I thank  you. 

I Toby  turns  and  goes  out  c.  and  L. 
Mar,  {aside).  If  he  leaves  me,  he  returns  to  herl  {aloud) 

Sir  Arthur  Lassell 

Sir  A,  Ah,  my  good  Martha 


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ALL  TEAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


Mar.  I wish  to  speak  to  you;  a few  moments  are  all  I ask, 
you  will  then  be  free  to  return  to — another. 

[ With  pretended  emotion. 

Sir  A,  (aside).  Jealous!  better  and  better  (loud)  Another, 
did  you  say? 

Mar.  (with  heavy  sigh).  Heigbol 

Sir  A.  (aside).  Poor  thing!  now  I look  at  her,  she’s  really 
rery  far  from  ill-looking!  (going  up  and  taking  chair ^ l.;  Toby 
appears  with  his  tray,  i,.  3 e.;  Sik,  Arthu  i sees  him;  Toby 
turns  and  goes  out,  l.  3 e.)  Damn  that  fellow! 

[Approach  ng  AIabtha  wUh  chair,  sits,  l.  c. 

Mar.  (aside,  and  watching  h,m).  He  remains;  I thought  so. 
(loud)  TJie  conversation  which  I ventured  to  internipt,  must, 
doubtless,  have  been  very  interesting;  at  least,  it  appeared 
so — to  the  lady,  especially. 

Sir  A.  Nay,  a mere  stiing  of  ball-room  commonplaces. 

Mar.  Why  deceivc3  me?  In  yaar  e irn^-^tness  and  her  emo- 
tion. I read  my  own  folly — and — i s punishment. 

^ Tarns  her  head  away  with  pretended  emotion. 

Sir  A.  (aside).  So,  so.  Now  then,  effeciually  to  arouse 
her  jealousy,  and  tae  victory’s  mino,  (ah>at  to  take  her  hand, 
but  stops  on  seeing  'louY;  who  aga  n appears  at  another  door,  r, 
2 E ; after  a pause  'i\  by  tu  n^  and  goes  out  again  r.  2 e.)  I 
shall  kill  that  man  presenUy,  I’ln  sure  i siiaii;  Frankly, 
then,  Martha. — dear  Martha  — (taking  her  hand,  she  shudders) — 
the  ea  anestnets  you  obser\'^-d  in  my  manner  to  Lady  V^ileria, 
was  the  natural  effect  o ,the  lat’Ui^'i  I wh  alLmiUig  her. 

Mar.  (aside).  I must  and  will  know  the  worst  (aloud)  O, 
Sir,  Arthur,  think  me  mad,  if  vrou  will,  but  did  she — did  she 
say — (unable  to  cnnt'mue;  suidewy)  — Waat  did  sh^  s ly? 

Sir  A.  (aside)  One  drop  more  in  her  cup  of  jealousy,  and 
she’s  mine:  (aloud)  Her  reply  is  yet  to  come  (lovj)  I have 
solicited  an  interview  to-mirrow,  and  waea  me  bad  breaks 
up,  should  she  consent  to  meet  me,  she  wdl  lot  the  flowers 
which  she  carries  in  her  bosom,  fall  to  the  ground. 

Mar.  (imploringly).  O,  proinise-r-iwear  to  me  that  you  will 
not  meet  her. 

Sir  A,  (more  boldly  and  earnest'y).  On  one  condition — and  oa 
one  condition  on  y. 

Mar.  (hurriedly).  Name  it. 

Sir  A.  Listen  Martna.  (about  to  address  her  in  a halj  whisper; 
sees  Toby,  who  appears  at  door,  l.  2 e.;  Toby  turns  and  goes 
out  aqain;  SiR  Arthur  watches  him  out;  then  low  and  rapidly  to 


*!  1 


^ ALL  TAAT  GUTTERS  IS  SOI  GOLD. 


IfABTHi.,  pointing  to  mndovf  ](•  S E.)  Yonder  casement  com 


mnnicates  with  the  garden;  the  moment  Mr.  Plum  and  his 
■on  haye  left  the  house  for  Gloucester,  let  me  find  that  case* 
ment  open  and  jou  here.  On  that  condition,  and  that  onlj,  I 
will  not  meet  the  lady. 

Jfor.  {shuddering).  No,  no. 

/S^r  A.  As  you  please;  Lady  Valeria  may  possibly  be  more 
compaasionate.  (Martha  abovt  to  speak)  Nay,  I do  not  re- 
quire your  answer  now;  reconsider  my  proposal,  and  when 
.the  company  disperse,  should  you  chance  to  feel  less  index- 
ible, recollect  you  haye  just  taken  your  first  lesson  in  the  sig- 
nificani  language  of  flowers/  {points  to  the  nosegay  she  carries  in  her 
bosom  and  bows;  at  this  moment  Stephen  enters  c,  from  i.., 
sees  him  bow  and  stops;  Sib  Arthur  going  out  at  is.  3 e.,  meets 
Toby,  who  again  appears  with  his  tray)  What  the  deyil  do  you 
want,  sir? 

Toby.  Why,  Pye  been  waiting  for  a considerable  time  to 
ask  you,  if  you’d  take  an  ice. 

Sir  A.  No. 

Toby.  Then,  perhaps,  you’ll  take  a card. 

Sir  A.  Begone,  booby. 


Mar.  (aside).  An  interyiew  with  him  alone/  No,  no,  l*m  not 
prepared  for  that! 

Ste,  (r.,  as  if  throwing  off  a painful  suspidonf  and  rapidly  ad- 
vancing) Marthal 

Mar.  (starting).  Mr.  Stephen! 

Ste.  I’ye  been  looking  for  you,  Martha,  and  I was  told  by 
more  than  one  of  my  father’s  guests,  that  the  surest  way  of 
finding  Martha  Gibbs  was  to  look  for  the  man  who  has  just 
left  her. 

Mar.  (Ij.)  Oh,  Mr.  Stephen,  yon  do  not,  cannot  suspect 

Ste.  (taking  her  hand).  I neyer  do  suspect,  Martha—where, 

I place  my  love,  there  I place  my  trust  — »nd  now,  Marttia- 
there’s  a secret — a secret  that  much  c<)ncerns  me  and — some 
body  else,  Martha — a secret  that  I’ve  had  locked  up  in  my 
breast  for  these  three  moithspast,  and  an  uncommon  hard 
matter  I’ye  had  to  keep  it  there,  surely 

Mar,  A secret? 

Ste,  Yes — (taking  her  hand,  and  half  timidly) — ^I’m — I’m  ^ 
going — I’m  going — I’m  going  to  be  married,  Marth» — at  least, 

I hope  so— — 


[Exit  Sir  Arthur,  i..  3 e.  Toby  following. 


3S 


f 

ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD. 


Mar.  {v^th  emotion^  and  mthdrawinj  her  hand).  Married  !" 
youl — 

Ste,  Don’t  take  away  your  hand,  Martha,  but  leave 
where  it  is — in  mine — as  a token  and  a pledge  that  you  will 
be  my  wifel 

Mar,  Your  wifel  [^Clasping  his  hand. 

Ste.  My  wife,  Marthal  Oh,  it’s  all  settled  long  ago;  da  t 
lad  knows  all  about  it,  Freddy  knows  all  about  it,  and  soon 
everybody  shall  know  all  about  it;  in  another  week  tbe  three 
aionths  will  be  out,  and  then — LordI  Lordl  it  won’t  bear 
thinking  about. 

Met/r,  The  three  months!  what  do  you  mean? 

Ste,  Why — {with  hesitation) — ^you  see,  when  I told  dad  how 
desperate  fond  I was  of  you,  says  he  to  me,  “Harkye  Step  ■- 
eu,’’  says  he,  “let  Martha  know  naught  of  this  for  three 
months,  and  if  during  that  time  she  does  nothing  to  forfeit 
the  good  character  she  holds,  you  shall  be  a husband,  and 
i’ll  be  a father  to  her.”  And  now,  Martha,  you  have  my 


secret. 

Mar,  {with  a strong  impulse  of  affedion).  And  you  shall  have 
mine—SiephQat  I love  you!  truly,  gratefully,  dearly  love 
you! 

Ste.  {clasping  her  in  his  arms).  Oh,  oh!  I’m  so  happy,  I don’t 
know  what  I want  to  do  most — laugh  or  cry.  Lord,  lord, 
what  a wedding  we’ll  have!  Nj  hue  folks  in  carriages — no 
powdered  coachmen  and  foot  nea.  aai  all  tnat  gimcrack  non- 
sense — no,  no.  Martua,  we’ll  walk  to  church,  arm-in-arm 
with  all  the  factory  at  our  heels — five  hundred  of  ’ em — and 
every  one  with  a prayer  in  his  heart,  and  a blessing  on  his  lip, 
for  his  youn^  master  and  mistress,  {suiienfy  trying  to  look  grave) 
But  don’t  forget,  Martha,  there  be  another  week  to  slip  away, 
and  mind  you  be  a better  girl  than  ever — if  that  be  possible. 

[Guests  pass  across  from  l.  ton. 

Mar,  Do  not  fear.  Do  but  add  confidenci  to  love,  and 
whatever  you  may  see,  whatever  you  may  hear,  trust  me, 
Stephen,  I will  be  worthy  of  them  both. 

Don’t  I know  you  will?  Look,  there  be  tbe  company 
breaking  up.  Not  a word  afore  da  i.  [Retires  up  r. 

Mar,  1 can  scarce  believe  my  happinessi  A few  minutes 
•inc$,  yfd  1 m^^bi  have  compromised  myself  and  lost  the 
greatest  joy  that  life  can  give — the  hoQe«t  iov^  of  an  honest 
heartl  I now  renounce  the  task  I had  imposed  upon  mjrselfl 
3encaforth  Lady  Valeria,  I can  only  pray  for  yon. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  13  NOT  GOLD,  39 

Enter  Lahy  Lfatherbrtdqie,  Lady  Valeria,  ai^  Sib  Ab- 
THUR,  c.  from  L. 

Jm.  [without,  L.)  Where’s  Ladj  Valeria?  Where’s  Ladj 
Leatherj)rid>je?  Where’ -5  Stephen?  Where’s  anjbody? — where’s 
everybody?  [runs  in  with  open  letter  in  his  hand)  Newsl  great, 
glorioQg  news! 

AIL  Waat? 

Jas.  He’s  here — I mean  he  will  be  here — he’s  come  back— 
that  la,  he’s  coming  back! 

A 1.  Who’ 

Jas,  (c.)  Fielerick  William!  my  darling  son!  [to  VALERIA) 
YourhaBbami!  (to  STEPHE^t)  Your  brother! 

Ste,  Bro  ker  Freddy  oiling  back — huzza! 

Jas,  1 iiave  ju-tt  receive'  tDi%-!.;tter — my  boy  is  now  on 
his  return  to  England — nay,  may  ife  hourlv  expected  here. 

[Exit  c.  and  l.,  with  Lady  L. 

Sir  A.  (aside  . Hourly  expected — out  not  yet  arrived;  and  I 
not  yet  defeated! 

Mar,  (r.,  aside,  and  thankfully).  Her  husband  returns  and 
she  is  saved! 

Fai.  (l.  aside.)  And  is  mine  the  only  heart  that  feels  no 
joy?  I cannot — dare  not — wiU  not  meet  him. 

{^Starting  at  seeiAg  Sir  Arthur’s  eye  fixed  upon  her. 

Mar.  (r.,  aside  and  observing  her).  What  ails  her?  Ah;  the 
tempter’s  eye  is  upon  her!  She  trembles — hesitates — life  and 
death,  honor  and  shame  are  in  that  struggle!  Ah!  (seeing  Val., 
drop  her  bouquet)  She’s  lost! 

)&>  A.  (aside),  I*  triumph!  [Smiles  significantly  at  Martha. 

Mar.  (und  -r.  strong  emotion).  She  stanns  upon  the  brink  of 
ruin!  Shul  . I not  snatch  her  from  destruction?  Yes,  yes — ^ 
will  save  her,  whose  mother  preserved  mine! 

[Looks  at  Sir  A.,  and  drops  her  bouquet. 

Sir  A,  (c.,  aside).  A double  snot,  egad! 

Ste,  [coming  down  R.;  picking  up  M^abtha’s  bouquet  and  pre- 
senting it  to  her)  Martha,  you’ve  dropped  your  nosegay,  [seeing 
her  hesitate)  Take  it,  Martha,  [in  a subdued  tone  and  affectionatei g 
pressing  her  hand)  Tiie  next  dowers  you  wear  will  be  a ■ wreat 
of  bridal  flowers. 

Exit  Sir  A.  and  Val.,  c.  and  l.;  cts  he  is  going  out,  Sir  A, 

turns,  looks  significantly  at  Martha,  and  bows  to  her;  Stephen 

riotices  the  action  and  seems  struck. 


40 


ALL  IHAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


Mar.  {crosses  to  l.,  asi'Ief  and  sTiu  lderin^)  I am  sick  at  heart! 

Ste.  {up  R.,  to  Martha,  who  seems  absorbed  in  thought,  and 
featly  touching  her  arm)  Alartlia,  toe  oaii  room  be  nearly  emiKvl 
M tr.ha,  1 say!  (Martha  covers  her  face  with  her  hands)  This 
agkatiou!  this  emoiion!  Wbat  nas  uappeaed  Speak! 

Mar.  (c.,  in  high  excitement).  I cannot — cannot — Stephen — 

• unable  to  pr  ceed)  Heaven  hbip  me!  [^Rushes  out,  l,  1 E. 

Ste.  (a  long  pause).  This  is  strange!  Very  btrange!  She 
says  she  loves  me,  yet  wnen  that  man  returns — the  very  man 
that  I’ve  been  warned  against— she  seems  bewitched  that  mo- 
ment! Her  eyes  are  fixed  on  him,  and  not  one  look  for  me! 
And  when  I ask  her  to  explain,  she  hides  her  race,  runs 
away,  and  leaves  me  in  this  terrible,  cruel  doubt,  {going  to 
Ij.  1 e.)  Doubt?  Did  I say  doubt ! If  I did,  I ought  to  be 
ashamed  of  myself — for  look — a light  in  her  room  and  her 
door  open — and  ihere  I see  her  now,  sitting  with  her  book 
spread  afore  her,  and  writing  down  ail  she’s  said,  and  done, 
and  thought,  witu  Heaven  and  her  own  conscience  looking  on! 
Oh,  Stephen, ’tis  they/rst  doubt  of  her,  that  ever  came  into 
your  heart,  and  let  it  be  the  last/  Ah!  she  rises — shuts  her 
book  and  leaves  her  ruom!  She  comes  this  way!  I’ll  take  the 
other  p 'ssage!  I must  and  will  read  what  she  has  written! 
’Twas  there  I first  learnt  her  worth;  'tis  there  I’ll  seek  her 
justification?  [Nsitf  2 z* 

Enter  Valeria,  l.  3 e. 

Vai,  What  can  Martha  mean?  Why  the  mysterious  tone 
and  tenor  of  her  words  as  she  passed  ne  iiurriedly  in  the 
corridor?  She  begged,  implored  me  instantly  to  meet  her 
here— Ah!  she  comes! 

Re-enter  Martha,  hwriedly,  l.  1 E. 

Mar.  (l.,  approachin-j  Val.)  Oh,  thanks,  thanks! 

Val.  (r.  , coldly  and  retiring  from  her).  To  the  business  before 
yg ^hy  have  you  so.icited  this  interview? 

Mu’-,  {with  animation).  To  save  you  from  a villain — yes, 
lady,  if  his  actions  call  him  villain,  why  should  my  tongue  do 
less?  with  increasing  energy)  The  man  who  cheats  at  cards  is 
struck  from  the  frat-rniiy  of  gamblers  as  a wretch  too  base 
to  mingle  even  with  »he  oase— but  what  must  that  man  be, 
who  te'i  *ts  a virtuous  wifi  to  a game  w lere  she  stakes  aU  and 
he  slake'  nothing?  Where  she,  poor  cheated  thing,  madly  layn 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  13  NOT  GOLD, 


41 


honor,  eonioienco,  happiness,  hearen  itself  upon  an  accursed 
chance — whilst  he  has  nothing  left  to  lose,  not  eyen  his  worth* 
less  character. 

Vai,  (aside).  Does  she  presume  to  rebuke  me?  {aloud)  I 
bee  to  know  the  drift  of  this  eloquent  invective. 

Mar,  A little  patience  and  jou  shall,  {aside  and  looking 
towards  window)  Not  jet  cornel 

[Goes  up  1,.,  and  looking  towards  R.,  window, 
Val,  You  seem  expecting  some  one. 

Mar,  Yes,  madami  one  who  loves  me!  at  least  he  tells  me 
sol  Ah,  that  noise!  {hurries  to  window  and  looks  out)  Mj  visit- 
or is  here,  madami  you  maj,  perhaps,  recognize  him. 

[^Partly  withdrawing  curtain, 
Val,  (l.  who  has  gone  a few  steps  up  the  stage)  Sir  Arthur, 
'tie  hel  —{to  Martha) — and  do  you  presume  to  say  Sir  Arth- 
ur has  asked  a secret  interview  with  youf 
Mar,  I do. 

Val,  And  even  pretended  love  to  you? 

Mar,  1 do. 

Val,  1*11  not  believe  it. 

Mar,  You  shall  hear  it  from  his  own  lips. 

Val,  Still  so  confident/  if  you  prove  this— 

Mar,  {hurriedly),  i will— I will — but  moments  are  precious- 
in,  in  here. 

Hurria  Yai»  into  room,  b.,  2 i,;  the  window  is  opened,  and  Sib 
Arthijb  looks  cautiously  in. 

Sir  A,  The  window  openi  then  Mr.  Plum  and  his  son 
must  have  left  the  house.  Martha,  are  you  alone? 

Mar,  Yes.  {aside).  How  I tremble. 

Leans  for  support  on  chairs  holing  anxiously  towards  the  door  at 
whi^  V AL.  has  gone  out;  Sib  A.  enters  then^  closes  window;  at 
this  moment  the  door,  Im  3 B.,  ts  cautiously  opened,  and  I^ady 
L.  looks  in. 

Lady  L,  {aside),  I was  not  deceived,  then!  O the  monster! 
O the  hussy  1 [Closes  door  again. 

Sir  A,  {&,,who  turns  and  sees  the  motion  of  the  closing  ^or). 
’Tis  strange!  my  presence  seems  to  agitate  the  very  doors. 
Again?  Ah,  that  glance  revealed  a petticoat!  I am  watched, 
what  but  jealousy  can  prompt  this  espionage?  it  must  be 
Valeria,  {smiling)  Then  I must  change  my  tactics.  Audacity 


42 


42^  TMAT  QLlTTEfLS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


hft£]ri<t|id  i^el  lapprcxuhir^  mMiuming  a cold  ttnd  eon’ 

Btriti^jhannBr)  M;irth<i,  ydu  WiU  think  Die  k flftaa^  «t«ki«re» 
and  80  I am;  but  in  the  fashionable  world  One  contraota  bad 
nabita,  and  does  mischief  without  intending  it.  At  4ihis 
erening's  ball  for  instance,  I was  betrajroi  into  a teaderneaa 
towards  70U,  which,  though  in  ever/  waj  qualified  to*  ikapire 
u,  it  IS  iny  duty  to  tell  you,  you  can  never  create  in  me. 

[ Jn  a loud  tone,  and  looking  towards  door,  z,.  fi  E. 
Lady  L,  {looking  out).  Noble  Airthurl  take  that,  hussyt 
Mar,  (l.  oMde),  Have  I been  deceived?  {loud)  But  this  in- 
terview, sir — your  own  solicitation— 

Sir  A,  Was  eminently  moral — as  my  explanation  will 
prove,  {directing  his  speech  towards  door,  l.  3 e.)  My  4ear 
young  friend,  I have  long  fancied  I observed  in  you  a par- 
tiality for  my  society;  Which,  however  flattering  to  my  van- 
ity, honor  compels  me  to  suppress,  {loud  and  poinUdljr)  My 
heart  has  long  beOn  exctusivOly  devoted  to  a woman,  whose 
life  I had  once  the  happiness  to  save! 

Lady.  L,  {bobbing  out  td  doot)r.  Ecstatic  recoileetionl  happy 
Letitia!  The  victory’s  mine,  and  now  for  rwvenge  upon 
that  hussy!  [Disappears,  closing  door  witK  noise. 

Mar.  {aside,  and  looking  towards  door  where  Vai»,  is),  I thought 
tofl^ave  1\«,  and  1 hive  completed  her  ruin!  fCrosaes  to  r. 

Sir  A,  {who  his  obtenfidlhc-dos^g  of  the  door,  L.  3 b.,  harried^ 
ly  approaches  it,  and  looks  out;  aside),  Valeria’s  gonel  ihe’s 
xiiiRe — ppw  for  the  other!  A little  bombast  ^11  do  ^ood 
here,  {hastening  to  and  assuming  a strphgtg  inUtru^ted  w»an- 

ner)  Dry  the  tears  that  aim  those  lovely  eyes,  sweet  Martha, 
and  let  your  ear  haar  thesp  revlviug  tidings  to  yoi^r  h^art — 
I love  yo  (1 

Mar.  (r.,  aside).  do  I he^l  {aloud)  Indee4!  then 

your  love  for  another 

Sir  A.  (l..)  Pshaw!  a mere  lover’s  siraiagem  to  0(Wt7ince 
myself  of  yoi.r  atfectioa;  and  now,  sweet  Martha  banisn 
jealousy  forever,  exert  your  empire  over  we,  and  you  will 
And  m - the  slave  of  your  every  wish,  {about  tg  take  her  waist; 
gate  bell,  r.  u.  b.)  What  noise  is  that? 

Afar,  {running  to  window).  A tVi veiling  carriage  it  tho  doorl 
Jos.  {ivUwut,  L.)  Wnat,  01 — John— Thomas— lighu  hire! 

Sir  A,  Plum’s  voice — rhe  deviP 

Ma•'^  Fly — fly — by  the  garden— quick  — 

Sir  A,  We  shall  meet  again — 

Mar,  Yis,  yes— but  fly — save  yourself — wave  me/ 


43’ 


ALL  TLAT  QLITTjmS  IS  NOl  GOLD, 

1. 

8im  A.  hurries  out  at  window;  at  the  same  moment  Val.  staggers 

injdfOTf  &.  2 paie  and  almost  fainting;  leans  on,  chair  for 

support^  k. 

Mar,  {running  to  her).  Oh,  Valeria — dear  Valeria — apeak  to 
me.  Forgive,  O forgive  me,  for  the  miaerj  jou  have  auf- 
;^ered. 

Forgive  joa,  Martha?  jon  who  have  taught  me  to 
loathe  this  heartless  hjpocrita,  and  love  the  generous  hus- 
band in  whose  into  1 can  now  presume  to  look — in  whosie  arms 
I can  now  presume  to  seek  shelterl  Forgive  jou?  O Mar- 
^a,  mj  endless  gratitude  is  jours! 

Mar,  Speak  not  of  gratitude — eaj  jou  will  love  me,  ladj — 
let  me  be  jour  tfriend, 

Val»  Mj  in  Martha's  arms. 

Mar,  And  now,  dear  friend— dear  sister — be  jourself 
again.  Mr.  Plum  has^this  moment  unexpectedlj  returned — 
— hark—he's  here! 

Jos,  {without).  Where's  Ladj  Valeria? — this  waj — this  waji 
[Mar.,  looks  at  Val.,  puttwig  her  finger  on  her  lip. 

Enter  jASjpRR,  Ladt  Lratherbridoe,  and  Frederick,  in 
traveling  dress,  c.  from  l. 

Fred,  (r.  c.)  Valeria!  \^Optnmg  his  arms. 

Val,  Mj  husband!  [Fushhig  into  his  arms. 

Fred,  Oe^r,  dear  Valeria!  what  happiness  to  meet  again! 
do  you  not  think  so  dearest? 

Vai.  {with  dfcp  emotion,  and  clasping  his  hand  in  both  of  her^s) 
Yes;  indeed,  indeed,  I do.  IThey  talk  apart. 

Lady  L,  (r.  c,,  aside  to  him).  It's  all  very  well,  Plum,  but 
remember  jou  have  a duty  to  perform,  {pointing  to  Mar., 
who  is  mutely  expressing  her  joy  at  Fred's  return) — There  she 
stands;  how  demure  the  little  hypocrite  looks!  do  jour  duty, 
Pium« 

Jos,  {aside  to  her).  You're  sure  of  the  facts? 

Lady  L.  Quite. 

Jos,  Then  here  goes!  {aloud  and  assuming  a serious  tone] 
Frederick,  and  jou,  l^dj  Valeria— them  to  approach, 
— the  dajofjour  return  home,  mj  dear  boy,  shoul  I have 
been  one  of  unullojed  happiness  to  us  all;  but,  unfortunate- 
ly, it  is  not  sol 

{^Looking  severely  at  Mar. 


u 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


Frtd^  (b.)  Father,  what  meaa  you? 

Lady,  L.  {aside).  Now,  now  comes  the  triumph  of  Leather* 

iLridge  over  Giiob.-il 
^os.  MartUa  Gibbsl 
Mar,  (li.)  Sir— 

Jos.  (c.)  You  have  not  been  alone  since  the  ball  broke  up. 
^AB.  and  Yal.  exchange  looks)  Late  as  it  is,  you  have  had  a 
visitorl 

Mar,  {without  hesitation).  Lady  Valeria — sir— 

Jos.  The  visitor,  I allude  to,  is  Sir  Arthur  Lassell— I 
have  proofs — you  have  been  seen  together — 

Lady  L,  {Jj,  c.)  Yesl  I am  proud  to  say  I was  a listener  be* 
hind  that  doorl 

jPo.tUing  to,  h,  3 E.;  Mar.  and  Yal.  again  exchange  looks  of 

alarm. 

Jos.  {to  Mab.)You  are  silent;  and  to  think  that  you — you 
whom  i should  soon,  very  scon  have  welcomed  as  a 
daughter,  should  have  basely  attempted  to  bring  this  blight 
upon  the  ir'lumsl  Lose  no  time  in  making  the  necessary 
preparations  for  your  departure;  in  ten  minutes  you  leave 
this  roof  forever. 

Mar,  Foreverl — oh,  sirl 

Bursts  into  tears,  and  hides  her  face  in  her  hands, 

Val.  (r.,  aside).  Accused — disgraced — and  for  mo!  It 
must  not,  sAa/1  not  be!  {aloud)  Hold  sirl  [to  Plum. 

Fred,  (r.  c.)  Nay,  Valeria,  my  father  is  right;  for  all  our 
sakes — for  your  sake  especially,  this  unhappy  girl  must  leave 
this  roof;  I cannot  allow  your  character  to  be  endangered  by 
any  further  association  with  one  so  undeserving. 

Mar.  {aside).  This  from  himf 

Val,  {aside).  She  shall  not  suffer  for  my  fault,  {aloud  to 

Fred)  One  moment,  sir,  and  listen  to  me 

Mar,  {qutckly).  Be  silent,  lady,  I implore!  You  have  heard 
your  husband’s  words — {with  emphasis)  it  is  necessary  for 
your  reputation  that  I should  leave  this  house. 

Val,  {crosses  rapidly,  and  aside  to  her).  Oh,  Martha,  you  can- 
not think  that  I will  suffer 

Mar.  {aside  to  her,  and  taking  her  hand)  Nay,  Valeria— the 
knowledge  that  you  are  happy  will  comfort  me  when  I am 
gone.  One  word  more — {with  deep  emotion)  there  is  one  heart. 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


45 


besldefl  your  own,  that  will  lardent  me — tell  him,  when  I am 
gone, that  I owed  a heavy  debt  of  gratitude  to  a benefactress, 
and — I have  i»aid  iti  \Exitj  i*.  1 fi. 

Jos,  (c.,  affected).  Somehow  or  other.  I don’t  feel  quite  so 
indignant  as  I did. 

L^y  L.  (l.  c.,  aside  to  him)  Plu  n,  you’re  melting. 

Jos,  No — no — no;  Plum  is  all  stone  again  Sue  must,  she 
shall  quit  the  factoryl 

Enter  Stephen,  hurrriedlyy  c.  from  L.,  followed  by  Toby. 

Ste,  Quit  the  factoryl  Who,  dad?  No — no  no  anger  against 
any  one,  the  day  that  my  brother  coma's  baok  to  us.  Wel- 
come home,  Freddy,  a hundred  and  a hundred  times  wel- 
come! 

Fred,  (r.)  Dear  Stephen!  {they  shake  hands  heartily).  Ahl 
my  good  fri-iud  Toby!  [^Skakes  Toby’s  Aand, 

Toby,  (b.)  Yee,  si#;  I didn’t  feel  ibciined  to  go  to  bed; 
and  so,  for  want  of  something  oetter  to  do,  I was  asking  my- 
self to  take  cards,  when  I saw  yoy  arrive. 

Ste.  (b.  cV)  And  now,  dad,  who  is  it  that  must  quit  the 
factory?  {seeing  Jasper  and  Frederick  apptar  confused) 
Why,  father — brother — what’f  the  natter  with  you  both? 

Toby,  {affectionately  to  J4ji^EB)  Ain’t  you  well,  sir? — And 
yet  you  didn’t  eat  and  drink  so  very  much  after  all;  if  her 
ladyship  had  been  poorly,  I shouldn’t  Uave  been  so  much 
surprised. 

Lady  L.  Fellow  I 

Ste.  Hold  your  tongue,  Toby!  (senously)  For  the  third 
time,  fattier,  who  is  it  that  must  quit  the  f i^iyry? 

Jas.  You  shall  have  your  answer,  Stephen  Plum — the 
person  just  discharged  from  your  father’s  factory  is — Mar- 
tha Gibbs. 

Ste.  {starting)  Martha  Gibbs!  But  why? — why? 

Jus.  Because  I have  proved  her  to  be  ungrateful  to  me, 
and  false  to  you. 

Ste.  {staggering).  Falsel  Father,  you  have  been  deceived, 
some  one  has  been  imp  jsing  on  your  simoiici&v,  for  you  know 
you  be  simple,  dad — you — you’ve  been  deceived — 1 know — i’m 
sure  YOU  have  1 [Z>  eply  affected. 

Ja^,  I wish  I had,  my  poor  boy;  but  her  pertidy  is  unde- 
niable. I have  proofs,  that  on  this  spot,  within  this  hour, 
■he  has  received  a lover,  and  that  lover  not  Stephen  Pium. 

Lady  L.  Yes,  young  man. 


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ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD* 


■Ste.  {violently  to  her).  Sileacel 

Fred.  Stephen,  it  grieves  me  to  afflict  you,  but  Martha*  8 
^permitted  visitor  this  night  was  Sir  Arthur  Lasseli* 

Ste.  (r.)  Sir — Arthur  Lasselll 

Toby.  (r.  suddenly).  I knew  it — I expected  it,  from  what 
I saw. 

Ste.  (r  . c.)  You  knew  it?  {crosses  to  Toby)  What? 

Jos.  Speak,  sir — what  did  you  see?  Did  you  observe  any 
familiarity? — speajtl  [Anxiously. 

Toby.  Well,  then,  I certainly  must  sav,  my  constitutional 
delicacy  was  considerably  shocked  at  witnessing  the  famil- 
iarity— 

Lady  L } (anxiously).  Yes — yes 

Toby.  The  astonishing  familiarity  between  you  and  Lady 
Leatherbridgel 

[Jasper  and  Lady  L.  turn  up  staye  ind  Ignantly. 

Ste.  Ha,  ha,  ha  I Well  said,  Toby!  I can  laugh  now.  I 
will  laugh — for  I see  tae  plot  against  me.  My  fitaer  and 
brother  would  blush  to  see  me  marry  aa  honest  girl  out  of 
honest  lore,  and  they  do  this  cr  iel  thing  to  drive  me  ma  II 
But  i’ll  not  go  mad.  Martha  Gibbs  shall  be  mv  wife;  for 
she’s  innocent — I kn  >w  it  and  can  prove  it. 

Lady  L.  (l.)  Absurdl 

Ste.  (violentiy).  Silence,  woman! 

Toby,  (r.,  conjidentially  to  her).  I would  really  advise  you 
to  put  a curb  ou  vour  pans  of  speech. 

Ste.  (R.,  crosses  to  C.)  Father,  come  here — and  you  too 
brotiicr.  If  1 could  shew  }0u,  prove  lo  you,  thit  Martha 
has  for  some  tiuie  past — years  ; t r-.aj-s — never  la  • d her 
head  upon  iier  pillow  at  nighi,  without  -wr  iiing  d.o  vu  iu  a 
book  everyiiiiig  taut  she  had  Uiougui,  saiu  or  d me,  u the 
dav  that  was  gone — suppos-ng,  1 shv,  tnut  tnis  u mr  u'lri's  di- 
ary was  placeu  m your  hands,  would  you  cow.d  you  dis  ‘-elieve 
woat  you  found  <.v  rotten  m it?  No,  1 m .sure  you  ecu  dn’tl 
Such  a dia^y  uas  Martha  kept,  aud  here  a is'  (produces  book 
and  opens  it)  Yes,  here’s  the  page  she  has  just  written  — he 
iUR  scarce  urv  [ had  a nard  matter  to  hud  it  in  t u-  U .rk— 
out  thou.h  i’ve  uol  read  [t,  I know  that  it  will  justify  ner. 
Listen: — (re  ding)  “louring  the  bail  to-uight  Mr.  ^'tephen 
took  me  as  de  aud  to:d  m*^  tint  ue  loved  me”  — I did.  dad; 
I let  tae  secret  out;  i couldn’t  help  it.— [reading  again)  “The 


JLLL  T±AT  GLITTERS  IS  If  02  GOLD. 


47 


rnext  moment  Sir  Arthur  Latiell  came  to  me,  aad — and— 
(suddenly  stopping)  No — no — ^it  can’t  bel 
Fred,  Proceed,  Stephen. 

Ste.  (collecting  himself  and  reading  slowly).  “Sir  Arthur  Las- 

aell  came  to  me,  and  telling  me {^Covers  his  face  with  his  hu.nd. 

Fred,  (reading  the  book  which  Stephen  still  holds  in  his  hand) 
“And  telling  me  he  lored,  too,  solicited  an  interview,  which 
I granted.”  [Stephen  falls  into  a chair,  ».,  overwhelmed  with 
grief. 

Val.  (snatches  book  out  of  Stephen’s  hand,  and  looks  at  it; 
theivasiele)  Notone  word  that  coniemns,  or  even  compromises 
mel  Dear,  generous,  noble  hearted  girl,  you  have  taught  me 
my  dutyl 

Hastens  to  table,  l.,  seats  herself  and  writer;  Fred  goes  to  Ste- 
phen, and  attempts  to  console  him. 

Enttr  Martha,  l.  1 e.;  she  has  changed  her  dress  to  that  of  a 
Spinner,  as  in  Act  I.;  she  carries  an  account  book',  Jasper 
crosses  to  R. 

Mar.  (to  Jas.)  Before  I leave  the  factory,  sir,  I wish  to 
place  in  your  hands  these  accounts;  you  will  hnd  I have  kept 
them  iaiLhfuliy.  (sees  Stephen,  who,  at  the  first  sound  of  her 
voice,  has  looked  up;  their  eyes  meet;  aside)  SLepheu  here,  and 
they  nave  toid  iHua  all;  i can  oear  tnoir  scorn,  but  not  hia 
sorrow 

Ste.  (putting  Fred,  aside,  who  endeavors  to  detain  him,  and 
advancing  toward  Mar.)  Marthal  (with  a violent  ejfori  to  control 
hiiiiself)  Yo^aid  to  me,  not  an  hour  since,  “Stephen  add 
conhdence  *iove,  and  whatever  you  may  hear  whatever  you 
imy  see — trust  me,  I will  be  worthy  ot  them  both.’  What  t 
iUive  hew'd,  Martna,  I need  not  tell  you;  wuat  t have  seen,  J 
oiusc  tell  you:  1 have  seen  written  in  your  diars' — in  your 

t 'vvn  hand,  that  aiitor  I had  t >id  you  that  1 loved  you,  an- 
V 'O.  ed  that  love  by  asking  you  to  be  my  wile,  S;r  Arthur 
i.issell,  “telling  you  he  loved  you  too,  solicited  an  interview, 
aich  you  granted.” — I now  ask  you,  Martha,  is  this  true, 
aj  that  man  been  here? 

Mar.  (in  a subdued  tone).  He  has. 

Ste.  {^without  looking  at  her,  motions  with  his  hand  towards  door  (,;.j 
Martha!  Grol  go! 


4-^ 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  GOLD, 


M ABTHA  ig  about  to  go,  when  she  turns,  takes  Stephen’s  hand 

and  presses  it  to  her  lips;  then  abovi  to  go  off, 

VaL,  {suddenly  rising  and  advancing  to  l.  c.)  Hold!  (to  JabPeR 
u Fked,  who  are  about  to  interfere)  One  moment,  I beg,  Mar- 
Liia:  [Mabtha  turns.  Stephen  retires  up  l.,  and  there  watches 
the  scene. 

Val.  (l.  C.,  resuming  in  a loud  and  deoided  (fine)  Martha,  1 
must  not — will  not  accept  jour  generous  sacrilice! 

Jas.  I 

Fred.  V Sacrihce! 

Lady  L.  ) 

Mar,  (eagerly  to  Val.)  Oh,  Madam!  what  are  jou  about  tc^ 
do? 

Val,  (c.)  My  duty!  These  pages,  the  poor  girl’s  diary^ 
upon  which  you  have  accused,  condemned  and  degraded  her, 
contained  but  a portion  of  the  iruih:  ih©  supplement  I have 
supplied!  (placing  the  book  in  Fred’s  hand)  Kead  sir! 

Fred.(R\  c.  aside)  Whai  can  this  mean?  (reading  aloud) 
“Sir  Arthur  Las  sell  solicited  an  interview  which  I grant- 
ed”— 

Jas.  Now  for  the  supplement.  {All  appear  anxious. 

Fred.  In  Valeria’s  handwriting!  why  do  I tremble?  (reads) 
“Martha  granted  the  interview,  not  to  indulge  her  afEection, 
but  to  dispel  my  infatuation.  This  false  friend  once  pre- 
served my  life,  and  reared  upon  m>r  gratitude  the  base  de- 
sign of  robbing  me  of  all  that  makes  life  worth  preserving. 
To  save  me,  Martha  tore  away  his  mask,  and  exposed  the 
features  of  the  seidsh  libertine.  O Frederick  to  this  caluu»- 
niated,  generous  girl  I owe,  perhaps,  the  precious  privilege 
of  thus  asking  your  forgiveness!” 

Turns  and  sees  Val.  on  her  knees  before  him,  her  face  buried  in 

her  hands,  unable  to  speak;  lets  the  book  fall  and  staggers  to 
' chair,  R. 

Ste.  (l.)  She’s  innocent — she’s  innocent!  O my  blessed  girl! 
Ha,  ha.  ha! 

[Rushing forward  and  receiving  Martha,  who  sinks  in  his  arms, 

Toby,  (r.,  imitating  Stephen’s  hysterical  laugh).  Ha,  ha,  ha 

[Throws  his  arm  around  Lady  L* 

Mar.  (recovering]  runs  to  Val.  and  addresses  Fred.)  O sir^ 
speak  to  her;  her  heart  is  almost  breaking! 


ALL  TBAT  QLITTSSa  IS  JfOT  QOUL 


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Fred,  (b.  o.,  to  Kiavai).  Nobla  girl,  jou  are  too  juat  to 
Brgo  mo  to  mj  owtt  diaboaor;  joor  viriiw  io  1117  fuJl  seouritj 
that  I am  not  called  upon  to  pardon  guilt,  (turns  to  Val. 
lOtiU  kneeling;  opens  hio  arms,)  Yaloriat  (she  rushes  into  them) 
allusions  to  the  past — no  word  of  reproach  shall  eyor 
>paas  D17  lipsi 

[Sir  Arthxtr  heard  withoutf  Q.  and  L. 

.'Sir  A,  M7  friend  Frederick  returned,  saj  70U? 

Fred,  (r,  c.)  Ahl  the  yillian’s  voicel 

■Val,  (c.)  Frederick,  for  mj  sake  no  violence — 

Ste,  (l.)  No,  Freddj,  no  violece  I’ll  just  chuck  him  out 
‘Of  the  window,  or  something  of  that  sort. 

[Jasper  picks  up  book  and  crosses  to  l. 

Toby,  (r.)  Or  suppose  we  treat  him  with  the  quiet  contempt 
die  deserves,  and  all  pitch  into  him  at  once. 

Stxphbk  turns  up  stagCf  Jj.,  and  crosses  to  b.  0.,  at  baek^ 
Enter  Sir  Arthur,  c./romii. 

Toby,  (meeting  him  and  bowing  him  down).  This  waj,  sir;  I 
won’t  take  jour  hat  anil  cane,  because  I don't  think  jour’s 
is  likely  to  be  a long  visit. 

Sir  A,  (c.  locking  around  the  room).  Quite  a family  party,  I 
declare,  (to  Fred.)  My  dear  Frederick,  I heard  of  your  ar- 
rival, and  late  as  it  is,  hastened  to  congratulate  you. 

Offering  hand;  Frederick  is  about  to  assault  him,  but  is  with- 
held by  Val.  and  Stephen. 

Val.  Frederick,  I implore — 

Ste.  (r.  c.  getting  between  Fred,  and  Sib  A.;  to  Fred.)  Be 
quiet,  Freddy,  let  me  talk  to  him;  if  you  let  me  talk  to  him, 
1 won’t  chuck  him  out  of  the  window — there  now!  (to  Sir  A. 
smiling)  Yes,  sir,  as  you  say,  we  be  quite  a family  party.  There 
be  Freddy  and  his  wife,  and  there  be  me  and  my  wife — (here 
Val.  and  Mar,  pointedly  embrace  their  husbands) — and  then 
there  be  dad  and  his  new  daughter,  Martha; 

Jos.  (l.,  taking  Mak.  in  his  arms)  Yes — the  dear  adopted 
daughter — the  pride  of  the  house  of  PlumI 

Sir  A.  (c.  aside).  They  have  counterplotted  and  1 have  go 
the  worst  of  it;  but  L’li  mortify  them  by  my  unconquerable 
^erenity.  (aloud)  My  dear  friends,  I congratulate  you  all, 
(sarcastically)  The  ladiee  especially;  I will  intrude  no  longer. 

Fred,  (advancing).  One  moment,  Sir  Arthur  Las  sell.  But 


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would  be 

^odud^  a ton^#  and 
»a  nie-^m  dr  Ke< 


that  reflection  h>#  W . J 

awaj,  rblj  ott  it  I heal’d 

to  express  it;.  jrpi^  i^aY«  , 

ven^.  The  mm  ii»  iScipaW^  of  ii  nnwor^hr  of 

Restutnunt.  Retiree,, .%tirc,  uac&m'bl/,  safe  m the  ^n- 
lempt  and  Scorn  you  inspirel 

Sir  A.  {mth  perfcfit  placidity)  Contempt  and  ecOrni  VVeli,  i 
rarely  quairrel  wit;h  ^J^prP^*ion%;  indeed,  it  wpuld  be  sii^ularj 
ly  un.iuiit  on  this  occaaion,  fpr  I cad  assure 
Plum  and  the  rest  ot  thi*  refined  cotton-Spinniiffi  fraternity, 
thaa  t tahe  tay  leave  wit u t^e  most  profound  reciprocity  of 
feelias;.  {bowing  low,  and  moving  to  door)  Ha,  hx , ha^ 

®>hy.  {&.,  U(p  stage,  thundering  in  his  ear).  Ha,  ha,  ha — 

^m'4.  tp  tho  4ev>ii  , 

Toby,  (points  to  door)  After  you,  if  you  please. 

lExit  Sir  Arthur,  c.  arid  lu 
Jos.  (c.)  Shameless  to  the  last!  (taking  Stbp^x  aside) 
Stephen,  my  boy,  I sea  you  yrere  right— all  that  glitters  is  not 

(I..,  aside  to  Jas.)  Goldl  Lord  love  you,  no,  dad; 
but— (pefcWi»^  Sir  A^— they  do  work  up  brass  with  such 

a polish,  now-a-days,  it  be  no  easy  job  to  tell  one  from  t other 
Idby.  (retua'rdng  ^wn  stage,  R.).  Well,  I pi  not  naturally 
fond  of  rascals,  but  I do  like  that  man— he’s  such  an  out  and 


outer  / 

Lady  L.  {r.,  aside)  I’ve  lost  Arthur,  but^  Plum  remains. 
To  oe^ure^  the  thm«^  is  old  and  toe  thing  is  ugly,  but  the 
tuing  has  money;  I’ll  try  the  thing,  (loudt  Pluml  (simpering 
and  nodding)  Plum. 

Jas.  ic.  aside,).  I do  believe  she’s  ogling  me.  Heaven 
preserve  me!  iShakts  a decided  'negative. 

Toby-  sonjidentially  to  Lady.  L.)  Mr.  Plum  doesn  t 

seem  to  cry  about  it,  my  lady;  but  if  you’ll  leave  me  every- 
thing you’ve  got  when  you’re  gone,  and  go  as  soon  as  yon 
couveuieaily  can,  you  are  at  liberty  to  propose  for  me. 

Lady  L.  PaughI  (Flings  out  c.  and  l.;  Toby  JoUows  »•-  up 

Mtagt,  .and  returns  down,  L.  . , . . r u • 

Jos.  ic.)  We  have  shrunk  to  ^ narrow  circle,  but  1 begin 
to  think  that  the  circle  of  happiness  is  like  one  of  yow  factory 
wheels,  Stephen— all  the  strori/er,  the  smaller  the  .ircumfer- 
•ncel  Bines  you  all,  my  chUdren.  bless  you  aUI 

^ [Fred,  /assess  ^ 


ALL  THAT  GLITTERS  IS  NOT  QOLIK 


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Ste.  {preetntmg  diary  to  Mab.)*  Miurtha  look  hero — 
diary— what  will  be  your  next  entry  in  this  precioni  hook/ 
Mar,  (l.  4 1 hardly  know,  jfrossing  to  audience^  L.  0., 
ikUingly]  fiat  if  on  retiring,  1 dartd  yentare  to  inscribe  ther^i 
that  we  have  gained  the  approying  sympathies  of  the  goo  i, 
kind  hearts  aroand  us, that  would,  indeed,  be  the  brightest 
page,  the  proadcat  line  in  ail^THS  Poor  Girl’s  DiAkT. 

Tableau. 

Jas.  Mar. 

Val.  6te. 


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POPULAR  PLAYS. 


Price  15  Cents  Pach. 

I Out  In  Th«  Streets— A drama  in  3 acts,  hj  S.  N.  Cook.  • 

4 lemaie  okaraoters.  Modern  oosbuues.  Time,  i hour-  Whererer  tiilf 
pl«7  is  presented  it  is  received  with  ^e  preatest  enthusiasm.  IrlstMiecf 
MTe  heuii  uelj^d  to  tears  ai  the  trouhles  of  Mrs.  Bradford,  and  In  Am 
next  scene  oenmlsed  with  lauirbier  at  the  droHeries  of  Noth  Oarellna 
Pete.  All  the  eharaoters  are  excellent  and  the  play  will  exactly  flU  the 
feeniremente  of  a small  eompanv. 

2.  My  Awful  Dad— A oome^  in  3 acts,  by  Chas.  Matthews,  as  tjnir* 
ed  at  Wallaek's  Theatre,  New  York*  s males.  I females  and  S otinty 

Kle  eharacten.  Modern  oostumes.  s interior  seenee.  Time,  a hoais. 

e kero  of  this  entertaininp  piece  is  a “youap  man  of  forty*aii^.* 
whose  wild  pranks  lead  him  into  all  sorts  of  comie  misadverntiuws.  BM 
atrait^laoed  son  who  is  the  scapegoat  of  his  father,  is  oontinuaHy  pip>9* 
ed  into  various  scrapes  from  the  same  cause.  The  comic  sltimueM 
aritlM  from  this  combination  are  almost  unlii^ited,  and  the  wap 
in  irhtok  they  are  worked  out  keeps  the  audience  in  rears  of  kniphtar 
from  first  to  laet.  The  play  always  makes  a brilliant  hit,  and  will  ha 
dalked  about  long  after  many  another  play  has  been  forgotten. 

3.  My  Lord  In  Livery— A farce  in  i act,  by  S.  Theyre  Smith.  • 
male.  3 female  characters.  Costumss  of  the  day.  Parlor  scene.  Time* 
50  minutes.  Wildly  farcical,  but  far  above  the  average  of  similax  oo»- 
eeptleas,  it  famishes  scope  for  high-class  acting  and  prorokes  npreuemi 
mirth  throughout-  No  scenery  required. 

4.  Jumbo  Jum— A farce  in  i act.  4 male,  3 female  characters* 
^me  40  minutes.  “Jumbo  Jum”  is  a oomioal  dij^key  who  gete  evetir 
miug  turned  upside  down  in  an  n^roarous  way-  The  character  is  so 
pf  genuine  hnmor  and  fun  that  it  is  sure  to  convulse  any  outlienoe  win 
laughter  from  beginning  to  end.  A favorite  piece  with  “oulhadr 
comedians. 

6.  Woodcock's  Little  Qame— A comedy-farce  in  s acts  by  J.  M. 
Merton*  as  played  at  Wallaek’s  Theatre,  New  York.  4 male,  4 femato 
ciutfacters.  Time,  i hour.  Full  of  comical  points,  briu  action  apd  it- 
)res:|»tab]y  funny  situations . The  old  woman  and  low  wmiedy  eharacts|t 
}re  eompetent  handling,  but  the  other  parts  are  easy  to  play*  U. 
»eo  the  andienoe  in  a eontinuons  ripple  of  mirth. 


•.  M«w  %•  T«ni«  y«ur  M«th«r- 
JhrTM.  4 • feB»U  obarMt«n. 

lir.  WhilUfl  WiB|r  opprMicd  with  a ■ 
tk»  aid  «f  a friaaa  to  our*  his  relatiTo 


tamed*' 

rpaiea,  aad  alwaya 


M«w  t«  Tama  Ywup  Mathar-ln-Law— A fare#  ia  i aafe»  W ■.  JU 

Parlor  scene.  Time  u mSaa^ 
leddlesome  mother-iadaw*  layMioa 
relatiTes  eooentrieitias.  After  a •eneaef 
ahsard  eatraTaaanoes  the  old  lady  is  thoroaghly  "tamed^*  and  Mt. 
Wiriiles’  sereaity  restored.  Good  tar  parlor  or  atUi 
ffoyokes  roars  of  laughter. 

7.  Daley  Farm— A drama  la  4 acts,  hy  ■.  J.  Byroa. 

■ale  oharaeterf— eorae  of  the  parts  eaa  be  doubled.  Time, 

A strong  play  yicldiue  scope  for  effeetiye  acting  all  i^und.  ine  plat  W 
worked  out  ay  a series  of  well-ooaneeted  sitoatlons  that  keep 
eaee  ia  a stute  of  constant  expeetan<qr  to  the  end.  It  Is  Terp 
and  is  always  well  reoeired  when  m^perly  idayed. 


t.  Popping  The  Question— A faree  ia  t aot  by  J.  B.  Buokstone,  aa 
alaasd  m me  Park  Theatre,  N.  T.  a male,  4 female  ckaraoters.  Parlor 
I.  Time,  40  minu^.  The  entanglements  in  which  an  amorocp  eh 


BBtleman  finds  himself  beoause  of  his  roundabout  way  of  *'pop> 
■lot  the  guestioa,*'  are  delioiously  funny,  while  the  eulminating  smne 
Eatween  kunself  and  the  two  old  maids  is  one  of  the  mostoomicM  things 
ever  witnesseed.  It  is  an  ezeeedin^ly  neat  faree,  easy  to  play,  and  al- 
wapi  brings  down  the  house.  Requires  no  scenery. 

a.  That  Rascal  Pat.— A faree  ini  aet,  by  J.  H.  Qrorer.  8 male,  a 
temple  eharaoters.  Time.  50  minutes.  A Indierons  faroe  with  a capital 
mlMiman  whose  varying  drolleries,  blundering  and  impudence  in  tiring 
teaepye  ^o  masters  at  once,  convulse  the  audlenoe  with  explosions  of 
mbrla.  avery  character  has  a chauee  for  elBeotive  work,  and  the  play 

■ a sure  winner  wherever  produced.  No  scenery  required. 

10,  Solon  Shingle;  or,  Thb  PxorLB'g  LAwrnn.— A New  England 
anmedy  ia  s aets,  by  J.  S-  Jones.  7 male,  a females  and  jurymen. 
Aae.  iH  hears.  A well  known  and  popular  comedy.  Many  of  the 
meaee  are  intensely  pathetic,  others  are  equally  humorous.  The  story 

■ iatoresting,  the  plot  well  developed,  and  the  oharaoters  olearly 
vawB  I while  the  play  throughout  appeals  to  all  that  is  pure  and  whole- 
apse.  Every  appearance  of  the  old  Yankee  farmer  brings  outbursta 


mirth. 

1 1 , Not  Such  A Fool  As  He  Looks. — A comedy  in  3 aets,  by  H.  J. 
Ibyroa,  as  played  at  the  Fifth  Avenue  Theatre.  N.  Y.  s male,  4 female 
jMraoters.  Modem  costumes.  3 interior  scenes.  Time,  hours, 
ne  movement  throughout  is  exceedingly  brisk,  the  interest  not  being 
permitted  to  flag  for  a moment.  Dainty  touches  of  sentiment  alternate 

Eh  explosions  of  roaring  fun,  and  each  aot  ends  in  a striking  climax, 
the  way  of  telling  situations  and  well-managed  oharaoters  the  play 
i great  merit,  and  it  is  always  greeted  with  unlimited  laughter  and 
eaot  applause. 

I i.  Home.— A comedy  in  3 acts,  by  T.  W.  Robertson,  as  played  at 
Walla«k*s  Theatre,  N.  Y.  4 male,  3 female  characters.  Modem  coo- 
lames.  Parlor  scene  throughout.  Time,  s hours.  A prime  favorite 
imh  |day. goers  everywhere  The  characters  are  firmlr  deliniated  | 

teme  is  a dash  and  adroitness  in  the  situations  that  is  ve^  taking  t 
tee  dialogue  is  fresh  and  lively,  and  the  humor  genuine.  With  eampo- 
bsat  handling,  this  play  will  always  command  uninterrupted  interest 
bsemetimes  eall^  “Aeroes  the  Atlantio.*'  Can  he  played  wi^eir 


Caialogtte  oj  Popular  Plays. 


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IS.  ru  Tell  Youp  Wlfe.-A  farce  in  i act  bj  B.  Webster,  Jr.,  U 
plared  at  the  London  Adelpki.  4 male,  a female  oharaoters.  Time  35 
alnntes. 

14.  The  Original.  A farce  in  i act  (a  scenes)  by  J.  M.  Morton,  as 
played  at  the  Park  Theatre,  N.  Y.  6 males,  1 female.  Time,.  45  mua* 
ut«8.  Brisk  in  action,  with  lots  of  laugh. 

15.  Freezing  A Mother-In-Law ; or  SnsritXDKD  Akiyation.— A 
tarce  in  i act,  by  T.  E.  Pemberton-  3 male,  a female  characters.  Par- 
lor scene.  Everyday  costumes.  Time,  45  minutes.  One  of  the  best  of 
the '‘motuer-iu  law"  plays  with  chances  for  good  acting  all  around, 
marked  by  keen  humor  of  dialogue  and  uncommon  drollery  in  its  eitua- 
tions.  There  is  not  an  objectionable  line  in  iti  and  it  always  fetches 
continuous  outbursts  of  laughter.  Sometimes  called  ‘‘A  Frightful 
Frost." 

1 a.  The  Race  Ball ; oR  Cmaos  ib  Comr  .Again.— .A  farce  in  1 act  by 
J.  M.  Morton,  as  played  at  the  Convent  Garden  Theatre,  London.^  • 
males  i female.  Time.  45  minutes.  Iru^Jcible  uncle,  jolly  nephew,  with 
a bailiff  after  him,  pretty  heire«s.  impatient  landlord  and  stupid  ser- 
vast,  carriage  upset  tremendouv  excitement,  general  reconciliation,  etc,. 

^eto. 

1 7.  Qood  For  Nothing — a cuiqic  drama  in  i act.  by  J.  B.  Bnok- 
Btohe.  5 male,  i female  ohai-acters.  Plain  room  scene.  Time,  46  min- 
utes. ‘^an"  the  "Good  for  Nothing"  is  one  of  the  best  soubrette  ohai^ 
acten  on  the  stage.  The  play  is  weU  known  and  is  always  reoeWed 
with  applause. 

1 1.  The  Drunkard’s  Warning — A temperance  drama  in  3 acts,  by 
C.  W,  Taylor,  as  played  at  Earnum’s  Museum  and  other  thea^es,  6 
male,  3 female  characters . T'inse,  iK  houra  A strong  and  effeetiTe 
drama,  constantly  played  and  ve.ry  popular, 

19.  The  Yankee  Peddler  , or  Old  Tiue*  IN  ViaSMNlA  — A farce  in 
£ act,  by  Morris  Barnett  7 male,  3 female  characters.  Time,  ^ min- 
ate«.  A very  funny  piece  that  sets  forth  the  adyentures  of  a Yankee 
peddler  on  a Virginia  plantation  "before  the  war."  Excellent  for  a 
star  Yankee  oomedian  who  wants  te  make  lets  of  laufk. 

20.  The  Vermont  Wool  Dealer  -A  farce  in  i act,  ly'C.  Burke,  3 
male,  3 female  characters.  Time.  45  minutes  Another  iuTortte  Yank> 
ee  farce,  with  good  Negro  and  Irish  characters  as  well,  Suits  actors 
and  audiences  and  never  grows  cld  I>arT*KO.''QUT  Dutiful  is  a 
"screamer"  as  full  of  smart  sayings  as  an  egg  is  full  of  meat 

2 1.  The  Persecuted  Dutchman:  on  Thi  OxiuinaL  John 

Schmidt.— A farce  in  i act  by  J.  Barry.  6 male,  a female  oharMters. 
Time,  50  minutes.  Audiences  never  tire  of  this  roroe,  though  it  Mm 
been  played,  and  played  again.  Shouts  of  laughter  greet  the  indeuorib- 
ably  funny  predicaments  of  a Dutch  oommeroial  traveller  wke  stepe  at 
a hotel. 

22.  The  Stage  Struck  Yankee. — A farce  in  t aet  b/0.  B.  Duri* 
vage  ai  played  at  the  Boston  Eagle  Theatre.  4 niale.  t female  eharaj^ 
ters.  Time,  45  minutes-  All  the  characters  are  good.  Funny  straight 
through,  with  a "star"  Yankee  oomedian  who  doubles  np  tke  audience 
with  laughter  every  moment  he  is  en  the  staae.  Sometimes  tailed  "Our 
Jedidah.’' 


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(klaUgut  9f  Pofulmr  /*(«§». 


28.  The  Limerick  Bov  (’P'^ddy  V*lles'  Soy’) — A farce  in  i act  !>,> 
James  Pilgrim  as  played  at  Wallack’s  Theatre  New  York.  6 male,  c 
female  chai  acf,er^.  Time.  40  minutes . No  farce  is  played  ofteuer, 
none  i:>  .‘>_{:reater  favorite.  , It  .«park!e>  with  Ir'sh  wit  and  is  always  re^ 
eeived  with  shonts  of  Inu/rbter  Sometimes  called  "Paddy’s  Mischief."" 

24.  The  Bachelor’s  Bed’-oom  ; or  Two  in  The  MoRNiNa. — A. 
farce  in  i net.  by  Chas.  Ma'thews  ;is  played  at  Burton's  Theatre,  N.  Y 
3 male  characrers  Time.  4omiinno.«.  Shows  th  ‘ iuconvenionces  tha^t 
ar :se  liom  .uvitioK  a erank  10  sht  "o  your  bed-room  at  a A.  M.  S'cmev- 
timeg  caUed  ' A liood  Nb:iit’.s  ittsi.” 

26,  More  Blurioero  Than  One. — A farce  in  I act  by  Thos-  Ob 
Pwodwi’ll-  4 nil.!’.'.  3 1e_u;aie ''h:ir  cier.s.  !'ime,  about  ' b^ur.  Pimsists 
of  a suece.‘!.®ion  of  comical  mi-adventiires  growing  out  of  the  pranks  of  H 
bluiidtnng  irishmaii  w'ho  dnves  everybody  nearly  wild  with  his  oddi- 
ties Ali  it  needs  is  a good  Irish  comedian  to  make  it  “simply  im- 
mense.” 

26.  Quite  At  Home.  A comedietta  in  i act,  by  Arthur  Sketobley  , 
5 male,  3 female  characters.  Time.  45  minutes. 

27.  The  Obsttnate  Family.  — A farce  ini  act,  3 male.  3 fenialo 
cL?i cr.sr' . I lain  r om.^O  ’ne.  Everyday  costumes.  J.  ime  40  minutes 
A lovers’ qi.j,.; . i'viweeu  p.v.<  serva.n r.s  grows  by  a very  natural  pro- 
cess io.ro  what  thr,  ute.i!S  to  he  a domestic  cyclone  of  vast  prupor' ions. 

1 L'- f>K-cc  is  a me;e  tribe  but  a very  entertaining  one.  Is  variously 
(U., ted  ■’Thank  ' ioodness.  tne  Table  is  Spread  I"  ‘‘Obstinacy’’  and  “A. 
\\’oman'.s  AVun’t.’  ” 

28.  A Slijiht  Mistake.  — A c<  medy  in  1 act.  From  the  French  of 

Emu,  StiVVEs'i  KK.  5 ferua'e  eharactf-r-  Plain  room  sc  ne.  Tiu.o,  30- 
minuTcs.  A ■ l-as  n.  comedy  wh  se  moral  is  coated  with  the  sugai’  cf 
fun  '1  he  action  (''•aier'  a» -or  Porfeef’s  delusion  that  she  has' 

drawn  ^ capir;ii  pr  ze  atul  the  .ater  discovery  of  her  bjigbt  mistake  ia 
reitduig  99  " up  i h' d 'vii  E,.  -v  u.  clay  and  gives  unhmited  scope  for 
comical ’’bii.-'inc'S.’  No  scenery  required.  Is  sometimes  called  ‘‘Th®' 
Frankfort  Loitery." 

29.  Tc  Let,  Furnished— A Comedietta  in  i act.  by  F.  C.  Burnand.. 

male.  I fem.nle.  Parlor  scene.  Everyday  cos  uiiiea.  Time.  30  min- 
utes Clever  and  s.’  appy  wi:h  humorous  di  'loguo  and  dr<  ll  s’'ua1  iona.- 
a funny  obi  men  and  frolicsome  girl,  and  an  immenst  "dude’. character* 
Notably  suited  to  parlor  performance,  and  cannot  fail  to  excite  coutin®- 
uous  mirth 

30.  A Regular  Fix.— A farce  in  I act  by  J.  M.  Morton,  as  played 
at  Wallack’s  Th<  atre  N.  Y.  6 ma.!e.  4 lemale  characters.  Parlor 
scene.  Every  day  co-tumes  . T m' . 5 m mutes.  The  audience  is  kept: 
In  a state  of  continuous  and  explosive  mirth  at  the  way  in  whieh  tha« 
kero  exu'icates  himseii  from  the  diieuimMS  that  euufront  him  at  eraaf 
aoiai. 


fn  prodaefnc  ft  tcrlea  of  battenbnrstlnc  mtnmdftntftiidiBtft.  Brerr 
«hara«i«r  is  rood  and  the  faree  is  caay  to  plftj. 

40.  Turn  Him  Out— A farceln  X ftottby  T.  J.  Williams.  S male, 
ft  female  eharacters-ateo  a porters  to  bring  in  the  trunk  in  which  one  of 
the  characters  is  hidden.  Plain  room  scene.  Modem  costumes. 
Time,  45  minutes.  Nicodemns  Nobbe  is  employed  to  turn  a too  atten- 
tive “dude”  out  of  the  house,  but  rets  bold  of  the  proprietor  by  mis- 
take. The  situation  is  wildly  fareicftl  and  fives  ri»e  to  any  quantity  of 
Toaring  fun.  Every  character  is  first  rate,  and  the  piecs  is  easy  to  play. 
No  scenery  required. 

4 1 The  Bailiff’s  Daughter— A faree  la  I act.  4 male,  t fomale 
ftbaracters.  Kitchen  and  street  seenes.  Time.  35  minutes. 

42.  Family  Pictures— A faree  in  i act,  by  B.  Sterling,  as  played 
at  the  Theatre  Royal,  London.  4 male,  4 female  characters.  Seeae,  a 
studio.  Everyday  costumes.  Time.  50  minutes- 

43  Slighted  Treasures— A comedy  in  i act  4 female  eharacters- 
Parlor  scene.  Everyday  costumes.  Time,  40  minutes. 

44.  Lucy’s  Love  Los'on— A comedietta  in  i act,  by  John  Latey,  Jr  *** 
ft  male,  a female  characters.  Parlor  teene.  Modem  costumes.  Time- 
fto  minutes. 

46.  Fast  Friends— A comedietta  in  l act.  by  R.  Henry,  as  played 
at  Steinway  Hall.  N Y.  a female  characters.  Parlor  scene.  .Modern 
Costumes  Time,  ao  minutes.  A conspiracy,  a secret,  a flare  up.  and  a 
reconciliation  betwen  two  society  ladies,  that  baa  met  with  mueh  ap- 
4>roval.  No  scenery  required. 

46.  Picking  Up  The  Piecee— A eomedy  In  x act,  by  Julian  Sturgis. 

-Ji  male,  i female.  Parlor  scene.  Modem  coxtumes.  Time,  30  minutes. 
This  dialogue  between  an  old  bachelor  and  a fascinating  widow  is  the 
■^best  two  part  piece  ever  published.  1*^8  dainty  sentiment  and  bright 
humor  make  it  extremely  effective  either  as  a parlor  play  or  a cartaia. 
■raiser.  Requires  no  scenery. 

47.  A Pretty  Piece  Of  Business— A comedietta  in  i not.  by  Thos. 
Morton.  * male,  3 female  characters.  Parlor  scene.  Modern  costumes 
Time.  50  m-nutes.  Consi«rs  of  a series  of  absurd  complications  growing 
out  of  a plot  to  make  a difiident  oht  bachelcr  come  to  the  point.  All  the 
eharacters  are  effective,  but  the  comic  inaid-servant  i»  decidedly  the 
■“star”  of  the  piece.  The  play  i.<  reoomaiemled  to  companies  of  limited 
ftxperierce.  but  is  not  benf-ath  the  best  efforts  of  the  strongest  clubs — it 
■Always  “takes.”  No  .-cenery  required. 

48  SInarle  Life — A comedy  n 3 act*,  by  J.  B.  Bnekstone.  5 male* 

-i  female  characters  Time  of  playing,  2 hours,  ^ All  the  characters  ar* 
■comic,  and  ali  are  “stars” — 5 bachelor.-^  aud  5 spinsters  The  play  deal> 
with  the  loves,  suspicions  and  quarrels  of  the  ten  who  wrangle  them- 
ftelves  into  a state  of  final  harmony,  ft  is  pur«<  fnn  a*l  the  wav  through' 
aad  the  audience  i«  kept  in  r''ars  of  laughter  from  beginning  to  end. 

Aunt  Dinah’s  Pledge— A temperance  drama  in  2 aets,  by  H- 
Seymour.  8 male,  3 female  characters.  Time,  1 hour.  Aunt  Dinah 
was  an  eminent  Christian  woman.  Her  pledge  included  smoking  and 
swearing  as  wall  as  drinkintr  It  i<ac*d  bar  two  bov*  : and  by  quiet,  yet 


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SparkUaf  1 Freih  1 Pleaiant  Songs  foe  all  tirades  I 
Bt  S.  C.  Hanson. 

Mr  Hanson  has  been  a public  school  teacher  for  years,  and  is.  Aer» 
lore  familiar  with  the  wants  and  needs  of  the  school-room.  Autndr  of 
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(^BIALOGUES.^gO 

Primary  School  Dtaloffuo*.  This  little  roltuDe  eontalnS  m laMO 
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Telia,  Court  Page ; Puck.  Nine  Exiles,  with  twenty  Fairies  or  eren  a 
Ijarger  number;  also  Maids  of  Honor  to  the  Queen.  This  dialogue  can  be 
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Pearl’s  Christmas.  This  original,  pleasing  and  interestiM Christ' 
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mailed  postpaid  for  5 cents,  or  7 copies  for  15  cents. 

A Picnic.  A realistic  and  humorous  dialogue  for  six  hcfs  and  ten 
gdrls.  Sample  copy,  S cents,  z6  copies  for  50  cents. 

A Stormy  Day.  An  exceedingly  interesting  dialogue  fer  lee  hegi 
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The  Lost  Dog.  An  excellent  Comic  dialogue  with  the  fallowing 
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eon;  Ghinatoan,  Dutchman,  Smith  and  an  Irishwoman,  Bld^.  If  70* 
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New  Year’s  Dialogue.  This  dialogue  will  be  found  rery  iaterest- 

tewith  a good  moral.  For  one  male  and  three  fmaale  saArasters. 
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Doll  Dialogue.  This  is  a very  instmotiye  dialogue  fsr  fs«r  female 
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Aunt  Vinegar’s  Money.  This  dialogue  for  fire  female  oharaoters 
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that  they  need  no  further  recommendation.  Single  eeples,  • cents,  5 
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A Wedding  Notice.  By  Mrs.  Hunt.  A Comie  Irish  dialeot  dia 
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Revenge.  By  Mrs.  Arzalea  Hunt.  A dialogue  for  ire  heya.  Single 
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The  A.  A.  A.  A.  This  is  the  dialogue  that  took  the  irst  prise  In  the 
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,sndwlU  made  a good  eyehing's  entertainment.  Tw  wfailfwe 
tihiwemMe  and  two  fezaales,  Wt  any  auMihwf  daiiiud  aighe 
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Memorial  Day  Exercises.  Contains  an  excellent  programme  eon> 
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OJ«*lnc  Exercisfis  for  Sahoola.  A eoliaat^  pi  lUoUatliMaB# 
^otationa,  with  opening  and  eloainf  addraMaa.  Pnaa,  la  oMrta. 

Washington's  Birthday  DIalogua.  By  tha  Hew  Taar*f  Xdtafaif 
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X Busy  and  Supplementary  Work  « 

aror  tax* 

Primarj  and  Intermediate  Oradta. 

Bt  a.  L.  Tino. 

9*mzc3B.  ±s  oxxrrm. 

The  exercises  hare  been  systematised,  the  work  graded,  and  afa> 
presented  in  such  a way  that  in  many  instances  any  teacher  aaa 
them,  and  use  them  several  times  with  egnallv  advantageoM  TSigtM 
from  first  to  last.  The  youg  teacher  and  ul  who  aro  ia  aoad  Pi  tMA 
help,  will  find  it  the  foundation  upon  which  to  build. 

The  reproduction  exeroises  may  be  used  frequently,  fat  faai*  ngags 
dootion  exercises  are  a necessity  in  every  well  taught  sweol. 

.For  Fway  Ifierk. 

We  have  quite  a quantity  of  edgings  from  bright  aolored  eard  beaft 
which  the  ingenious  teacher  could  use  to  pod  advantage  for  hosy  WmL 
It  is  put  up  in  packages  of  one-half  pound  eadi  at  M oeats  par  paokaga. 
I'his  merely  covers  cost  of  mailing  and  postage. 

JPrtietieml  QupttlMP  Jioofc. 

6000  questions  and  answers.  By  Lament  Stillwell.  Blegaatly  baild 
In  oloth.  The  latest,  most  popular  and  praetieal  qaattlaa  how  pchMi«> 
•d.  Phoe.  Ix.50 

Diamond  Magic  Ink  Povdsr. 

It  is  almost  impossible  to  get  a good  writing  fluid  in  aoaatiy  PtaroA 
and  as  all  teachers  prefer  good  ink.  we  have  purchased  a large  gaantlty 
for  the  supply  of  our  oustomers,  Tno  ink  prepared  from  the  aawdar  la  a 
Superior  Wruing  Fluid  it  will  not  fade  nndw  tha  maat  trying  airanaa> 
•tanoes.  If  the  ink  should  beeome  thiek  by  long  expoanra  to  tarn  aadaa 
of  the  atmosphere,  a little  water  will  restart  it.  Tl^  ink  haing  In 
form  of  a powder,  can  bo  sent  by  mail.  Do  ant  fall  ta  get  a snagpia 
package  for  15  oents.  By  adding  a little  angar  yan  have  a anpaiUr  ao>» 
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A TEMPERANOE  PLAY, 

In  Three  Acts. 

S . N . COOK, 

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CAST  OF  CHARACTERS. 

eolONEL  Wayne, A wealthy  geathnum, 

Bolom^  Davis, Close  fisted  and  hard  heartedU 

recklest* 

Dr.  Medford, .....iVi/ia  Wayne's  suitor, 

A good  darkey  pari, 

POUCEMAN, " ^ ^ 

Mbs.  Wayke 

Kika  Waybb, Thar  dauguir. 

Mbs.  Bradford,  t 

Minnie,  Her  Daughter  ^ y Who  are  found  out  in  the  lirnfrt. 

•ix  years  old,  J 

Time  of  Jtepresentationf—~07ie  Hour* 

Costumes.— Modern. 

PBOPERTIES. 

'A.ot  E 

Scene  I^Tabl«  and  cover,  o.  Old-fashioned  arm-ehair.  ib 
lofa.  B.  Scene  II. — Cigar.  Scene  IIl.-^oat 

nmdtnra.  Table.  Two  or  three  chairs.  Old  couch. 

Act  II. 

8c»n*  I.-— Basket.  Tin  money.  Revolver.  Door  steps  Iw 
bow.  Asking  stick  for  Colonel  Wayne.  Snow. 

M.—Table.  Chairs.  Lounge.  Easy  chair. 

Act  III. 

Bom  I.— Same  as  Scene  II,  Act  II.  Pistol  with  cap  on  oaln, 
l^rae  pistol.  Scene  II.— Horse  pistoL  Som 

nKBitve  same  as  Scene  I,  Act  III.  , 

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CEe-J053f-*^PnBIiI?PED  I^SD 

A YISIT  PROM 


A Descriptive  Paiitomine  Play, 


BIRS.  AKZALEA  HUNT, 

AUTHOR  OF 

ho9it  **  Going  to  Meet  Aunt  Hattie,^*  Vinegar^ 

Money  Wedding  Notice”  ”The  JonesvUie  NiitU^ 

imti”  ^Sunfiouer  King,”  W^ashinyton’ s Births 

lUy  Exerei^'*c,”  George  Washington’ t 
Hatchet,”  '^OvK^er  Than 

Washington  ” ”Flag 
DriU”  Etc, 

u 

Just  the  ,^hing  for  a School  or  Church  Entertammeat, 

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Thb  Faiky  Ottekn— This  is  an  excellent  dialogroe  with  characters  as 
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Pbarl’s  Christmas — This  original,  pleasing  and  Interesting  Christmas 
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for  5 cents,  or  7 copies  for  25  cents. 

A Picnic — A realistic  and  humorous  dialogue  for  6 boys  and  10  glrla. 
Single  copy  5 cents,  or  16  copies  for  50  cents. 

A Stormy  Day — An  exceedingly  Interesting  dialogue  for  5 boys  and  S 
girls.  Single  copy  8 cents,  10  copies  for  50  cents. 

The  Lost  Dog — An  excellent  comic  dialogue  with  the  following  casti 
Mr.  Taylor,  owner  of  the  dog;  M^s.  Taylor;  Billy,  their  son;  Chinaman, 
Dutchman^  Smith,  and  an  Irish  woman.  If  you  are  after  something  that 
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No  Peddlers  Wanted — An  excellent  dialogue  for  4 boys.  Very  spicy, 
•ingle  copy  5 cents,  4 copies  15  cents. 

New  Year’s  Dialogue — This  dialogue  will  be  found  rery  InterestlnfL 
with  a good  moral.  For  1 male  and  3 female  characters.  Single  copy  1 
cents,  4 copies  1 5 cents. 

Doll  Dialogue — This  is  a xery  instructire  dialogue  for  4 little  girls, 
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Aunt  Vinegar’s  Money — This  is  a dialogue  for  5 female  characters,  by 
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Revenge — B3'  Mrs.  Hunt.  A dialogue  for  5 boys.  Single  copy  6 cents, 
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A Literary  Search — By  L.  M.  Gordon.  A dialogue  for  3 male  and  4 
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Reviewing  for  Examination — By  Charles  McClintlc.  1 male  and  S 
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The  Silent  Intruder — By  Eugene  Herold.  A comic  dialogue  for  two 
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Be  Charitable — By  Jennie  M.  Smith.  For"2  female  characters.  Single 
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Doctor  and  Patient — By  John  M.  Drake.  2 male  characters.  Single 
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Be  What  You  Seem  to  Be — By  Elma  Scott.  3 male  9 female  charsie- 
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BESCRTPTrV'E  CATALOGUE. 


BUGBEE’S... 

MODEL 

DIALOGUES 


For  School  Children.  Containing  Eight  Ex- 
cellent Original  Dialogues,  by  Willis  N. 
Buguee,  as  follows: — ‘^A  History  Lesson** 
5 girls.  “An  Odd  Mistake,”  5 girls,  1 boy, 
“The  Flowers  and  The  Flag,”  7 girls,  • 
boys.  “The  Y )nng  American  Club,”  • 
boA’s.  “A  Th;. nlvsgiving  Scheme,”  5 boys, 
1 girl.  - “Alcrit  Wins;  or.  Why  CharlU 
Was  Successful,”  4 boys.  ‘^'A  Christmas  Bas’;et,”2  boys,  5 girls.  “Mend- 
ing Stockings,”  3 girls.  Som, -thing  entirely  new.  Price,  15  cents 

P.y  Mrs,  A.  Hunt,  for  Boys  and  Girls. 
They  are  easy  to  get  up,  require  no  scei 


EXHIBITION 

r->.  p)  ? T T o produced  in  doors  or  on^ 

I ) l\  I I I A 3-re  made  clear  and  plain  by  means  of  diagram* 

^ Espcciaih’  adapted  for  School  or  Church  Entertain- 

ments. A good  entertainment  at  a low  price.  Price,  15  c“nts  each. 
THE  FLAG  DRILL — 21  Giiis,  dressed  in  White,  with  Red,  White  ax4 
Blue  Sashes.  A very  pretty  drill,  and  one  that  always  takes. 

THE  CAP  DRILL — For  12,  14G>r  16  Small  Boys.  Ordinary  suits  with 
Caps  of  White  Muslin. 

THE  WAND  DRILL— For  12.  14  or  10  Small  Girls,  all  dressed  in  Whits 
with  Red,  White  and  Bine  Ribbon  on  their  Wands. 

YOUNG  AMERICA  PARADE — For  an  even  number  of  Boys  and  C^rl* 
Excellent  to  follow  the  Cap  and  Wand  Drills. 


EXERCISES  FOR  THE  LAST  DAY  OF  SCHOOL. 

No.  2.  By  Mrs.  H.  W.  Howk,  contains  the  following! 

**  Class  Song,”  “ Teacher’s  Addrecs,”  ” What  Girls  I^ove  to  Do,” 

Good  Pledge  for  Our  Boys,”  “Kipling  on  ‘The  Future,*”  “ Don*t 
Grumble;  Keep  Still,”  “ The  In  vincibles,”  “Sometime,”  “ Rude  PhU- 
osophA',”  “Farmer  Green’s  Complaint,”  ‘‘A  Grievous  Complaint,** 
“The  bid  Hymns  of  My  Boyhood,”  Dialogue — “ From  Pumpkin  Ridg«| 
or,  Belinda  jane  and  Jonathan.”  Price,  10  cents. 

NEW  YEAR’S  EXERCISE. 

No.  2.  Ba”  Mrs.  H.  W.  Howe.  Contains  the  following: 

Cong — Happy  New  Year.  Teacher’s  Address,  New  Year’s  BxerdM, 
New  Year’s  Cheer,  The  Twelve  Little  Brothers,  The  Old  Year’s  Death, 
The  New  Year,  New  Year’s  Story,  Golden  Rule  for  New  Year,  Rcci* 
tation.  Dialogue — Wish  You  a Happy  Ncaa-  Year.  Price,  10  cents. 

ARBOR  DAY  EXERCISE. 


No.  4.  By  Mrs.  H.  W.  Howe.  Contains  the  following: 

Song — The  Old  Mountain  Tree,  Teacher’s  Address.  E.rercise — ThcBraxo 
Old  Oak,  Quotations,  O.  Deep.  Green  Woods,  What  One  Tree  Can  Do. 
The  Tree,  Quotations  for  Arbor  Day,  The  Palm  Tree,  In  The  Heart 
of  The  Woods,  Wild  Flowers,  Houses  Built  in  Trees,  The  Plowcri 
With  Faces,  April  On  the  Farm,  The  Tree  That  Became  A Newspa^ 
per.  A very  bright  and  taking  exercise.  Price,  10  centa. 

WASHINGTON’S  BIRTHDAY  EXERCISE. 

No.  5.  By  Mrs.  H.  W,  Howe.  Contain*;  the  following: 
Directions,  Song — Washington  and  Liberty,  Te.acher’a  .Addr?*s9,  ▲ 
Tribute  to  Washington,  It’s  Washington’s  Birthday  and  ’Cause  It  la 
So,  Liberty’s  Bell,  Washinsrton,  Ameiican  Institutions,  Charactea 
®f  Washington,  The  Flag  Goes  By,  Washington’s  Birthday  tiialogno. 

Other  Exercises  for  Washington’s  Birth  day.  Price,  * O centa. 

MEMORIAL  DAY  EXERCISES. 


No.  4.  By  Mrs.  H.  W.  Howe.  Contains  the  following: 

Song — My  Country,  Teacher’s  Addr-''ss,  GUI  Fl.ig,  Unsung  Her*> 

Ism,  The  Advance  Guard,  A Triburc,  The  Nineteenth  of  April,  18«1, 
Stonewall  JacLson’s  Death,  A Spool  Thread,  The  Men  Who  Wort 
The  SMeld,  The  Tattered  Flag,  Advance.  10  want*. 


